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PM_me_punanis t1_j2dheih wrote

Reply to comment by mimprocesstech in [OC] Weekly Plastic and Metallic waste from a 150 Seat Diner (lbs) by Hi_its_GOD

This is why I sort some packages as trash because I know there's plastic liners inside them. But people tell me to put them in the recycling bin. I'm like... They can't recycle this.. sigh. I feel like the pre-sorting that happens at home is just a feel good effort.

I am a medical professional and I have been wanting to know where our waste goes. I know most of our trash gets incinerated but it would be great to have a visual like this!

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mimprocesstech t1_j2dwxgc wrote

Depends on whether or not it has been used. Anything that comes in contact with bodily fluids is supposed to be incinerated, irradiated, or steamed in an autoclave as you know. Lab fluids (not bodily fluids) have to be rendered inert chemically, but then can probably just be poured down the drain.

I guarantee a good portion of medical expenses is derived from disposal requirements. I would like to see if any bloodborne pathogens could survive regrinding and extrusion... then the only issue is how it's transported.

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