Question

Which method is often used in the disposal of medical waste?

Answer 1

Answer: incineration

The medical waste incineration is the ideal process to get rid of waste products generated in the treatment and diagnosis of humans or animals. Incineration involves the process of burning of medical waste in an incinerator. Most of the medical wastes can be easily disposed off by the inceneration. It is the safest way to dispose off pathological, non-hazardous pharmaceutical wastes and traces of chemotherapy. It causes less pollution as compared to other methods of waste disposal.

Answer 2

medical waste is most often collected in biohazard bags or containers and incinerated. The heat kills bacteria and other pathogens that would re-infect surfaces, and workers.