Question
According to the new biomedical Waste disposal guidelines, What type of wastes are disposed off in the dustbin shown below?
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Infectious plastic wastes
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| B. |
Sharps
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| C. |
Animal waste
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| D. |
Human anatomical waste
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Correct Answer � A
Explanation
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Answer- A. Infectious plastic wastes
- Infectious or contaminated waste is a recyclable waste and should be disposed off in red-colored dustbin according to new guidelines.
- Red-colored non-chlorinated plastic bags or containers – Contaminated waste (Recyclable): tubing, bottles, lV tubes & sets, catheters, urine bags, syringes (without needles), vacutainers with their needles cut & gloves.
- Treatment- Autoclaving or microwaving or hydroclaving followed by shredding or mutilation or combination of sterilization & shredding. Plastic wastes should not be sent to landfill sites.
