Only 15% of all biomedical waste is hazardous, but the treatment of all waste is important, not just for the public but also healthcare workers. It’s also an environmental concern, as the amount of waste generated during treatment, diagnosis, immunisation or tests per day is enormous.
Case in point: India generates about 484 tonnes of biomedical waste per day, from its 160,000 health-care centres. To be more specific, about 1-2 kilograms per bed a day from hospitals, and 600 grams per bed a day from clinics.It includes all human and animal anatomical waste, syringes and other used treatment equipment.

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