There are many options, because medical wastes vary in its characteristics and degree of risk and because treatment methods vary in their capabilities, cost, availability to generators, and impacts on the environment (Table 33.4). 1. Infectious Wastes and Sharps: Major portion of the sharps are the needles, which can be cut by needle cutter and […]
How to Treat Biomedical Waste? | Waste Management
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Solid Waste Management in Singapore
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In this article we will discuss about the solid waste management in Singapore. Singapore – An Introduction: The island city-state of The Republic of Singapore is situated towards the southern end of the Malayan Peninsula and is connected to it by a causeway, 1.2 kilometres in length, over the straits of Johore. Its area is […]
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How to Treat and Dispose Sludge? | Waste Management
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The methods used to treat and dispose sludge are: 1. Thickening of Sludge 2. Digestion or Stabilisation 3. Conditioning 4. Dewatering 5. Drying 6. Incineration or Thermal Reduction 7. Ultimate Disposal. 1. Thickening of Sludge: Sludge thickening is commonly achieved by the following three methods: (i) Gravity Thickening: Gravity thickening is the most common practice […]