Title

Medical waste management: Where does the solid waste go?

Authors

Authors

D. R. Reinhart;P. T. McCreanor

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Abbreviated Journal Title

Lab. Med.

Keywords

Medical Laboratory Technology

Abstract

To minimize spread of infection, medical waste must be carefully managed. Current waste management practices involve a hierarchy that includes waste reduction, waste treatment, and ultimately, landfilling. The modern landfill is designed to control emissions and minimize adverse effects on the environment. This article provides an overview of the fate of medical waste once it is placed in a municipal solid waste landfill.

Journal Title

Laboratory Medicine

Volume

31

Issue/Number

3

Publication Date

1-1-2000

Document Type

Article

Language

English

First Page

141

Last Page

145

WOS Identifier

WOS:000085567500012

ISSN

0007-5027

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