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Main Title Waste audit study of general medical and surgical hospitals
CORP Author Ecology and Environment, Inc., San Francisco, CA.;California Dept. of Health Services, Sacramento. Alternative Technology Section.;Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC.
Publisher California Dept. of Health Services, Alternative Technology Section, Toxic Substances Control Division,
Year Published 1988
Report Number CDHS-86-T0078
Stock Number PB95-235685
Subjects Hospitals--California--Waste disposal ; Hazardous wastes--California ; Waste minimization--California
Additional Subjects Hospital solid wastes ; Pollution abatement ; Environmental protection ; Waste recycling ; Waste utilization ; Disposable equipment ; Medical supplies ; Audits ; Medical wastes ; Waste minimization
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Status
NTIS  PB95-235685 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
Collation 1 v. (various pagings) : ill. ; 28 cm.
Abstract
This document reports on a waste audit study which analyzed hazardous waste generation and management at three general medical and surgical hospitals in California. The study identified typical hospital waste streams and quantities along with their hazardous properties. The study presented improved methods for waste reduction or recycling and generalized the results to apply throughout the industry. The study also developed a checklist for hospitals to conduct self-audits, so that they can compare recommended waste management strategies with currently employed practices. The conclusions identify certain illegal waste disposal practices, including handling hazardous waste as infectious waste and discharging flammable solvents to the sewer. Recommendations include proper segregation and collection of wastes, greater administrative controls, and engineering improvements.
Notes
"August 1988." Includes bibliographical references.