J.L.Chaturvedi College of Engineering Nagpur India

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Hospital waste is highly infectious and can be a serious threat to human health if not managed scientifically in discriminated manner. Public concern over disposal and treatment of medical waste has resulted in increasing regulation and court actions. The generators include hospitals, clinics medical research facilities. Hospitals, other health care units & research facilities in our country produce million of tons of waste every year. This waste is often mixed with municipal waste, dumped in landfills where it can contribute to environmental pollution. Government & public hospitals should act as the leaders model in demonstrating safe disposal of medical waste.