Non-incineration Treatment Technologies and Trends
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چکیده
Of the still unresolved issues regarding medical waste management, one of the most critical is which technologies and controls are most appropriate for treatment. 1 Clearly, the answer depends on the particular circumstances of the medical waste generator and the host community for the treatment facility. Factors such as the nature (quantity and types) of the medical waste, the availability of permitted landfill space, local air quality conditions, and other demographic and geographic factors (e.g., urban v. rural locations) need to be considered when selecting the most appropriate management strategy. Safety, reliability, and costs of alternative treatment methods and the regulatory certainty associated with their use also affect selection of treatment alternatives. Knowledge of various incineration and nonincineration alternatives can also facilitate adoption of medical waste policies at all levels of government.
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