Waste Management In Healthcare - Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the ways of disposing wet waste?

A: At an individual level, wet waste can be disposed in an aerated container and used as compost. The same practice can be followed in the community where wet waste is used as fertilizer while building community gardens. Biomedical waste should be handled in a different manner following prescribed guidelines.

Q: What are the regulations in India for waste management?

A: At present these are the following regulations for waste management in India:

Bio-Medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules 1998 (amended 2016) Municipal Waste (Management and Handling) Rules 2008 E-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules 2010 Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling and Tran boundary Movement) 2008, (amended 2013)