Abstract |
Improved systems and equipment for handling and disposing of solid wastes in multi-story buildings, especially institutions, are needed. This study was undertaken to analyze various aspects of the solid waste problem with a unit approach. Emphasis was placed on hospital wastes, which are a special source of disease dissemination to the public, because of their disease-organism content. The study was carried out at the West Virginia Medical Center over a 2-year period and was concerned with quantities of generation and physical and chemical qualities of refuse produced at that time. Information from the study was coordinated with similar information obtained in other parts of the country to ascertain compatibility of data and broaden the data base. Bacteriological and virological studies are made. Safety precautions, costs, and recommended sampling procedures are given. (Author) |