Tudor, T. L., Townend, W. K., Cheeseman, C. R. and Edgar, J. E. (2009) An overview of arisings and large-scale treatment technologies for healthcare waste in the United Kingdom. Waste Management & Research. 27(4), pp. 374-383. 0734-242X.
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Abstract:
This paper reviews the current generation and management of healthcare waste in the United Kingdom, with a focus on that
produced from healthcare provision in the National Health Service. While the current capacities of large-scale off-site treatment systems are adequate, there are a number of logistical factors that must be considered in future. These include variations in arisings from each country and from various regions within each country, the age and location of treatment/disposal facilities, the quantities, types and sources of healthcare waste, and the impact of waste minimization and recycling strategies. Managing UK healthcare waste is a complex issue that requires the correct technologies and capacities to be available. With increasing quantities and costs there is urgent need for future planning, and healthcare waste issues need to be addressed from a UK-wide perspective. Holistic strategies need to incorporate both minimization and segregation, with treatment using a combination of incineration and alternatives treatment technologies. The need for more research and accurate data to provide an evidence base for future decision making is high lighted
Uncontrolled Keywords:
Hazardous healthcare waste, medical waste, hospital waste, clinical waste, alternative treatment technologies, incineration, thermal treatment, wmr 08–0181
Subjects:
G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences > GE300 Environmental management
T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering
R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA565 Environmental health > RA567.7 Medical wastes
T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering > TD1020 Hazardous substances and their disposal
T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering
R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA565 Environmental health > RA567.7 Medical wastes
T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering > TD1020 Hazardous substances and their disposal
Creators:
Tudor, T. L., Townend, W. K., Cheeseman, C. R. and Edgar, J. E.
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
Date:
June 2009
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 374-383
Journal or Publication Title:
Waste Management & Research
Volume:
27
Number:
4
Language:
English
ISSN:
0734-242X
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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