Managing biomedical waste in Ontario: a regional approach.
The lack of landfill space, public perceptions, the escalating costs of disposal, and other factors have created a controversial environment for the disposal of healthcare waste. In the province of Ontario, a proposal has been made that aims to make Ontario self-sufficient in its management of healthcare waste through the use of regional incineration facilities. This article examines this proposal as well as other available options for Ontario's healthcare facilities.
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Department of Geography and Programme in Planning, University of Toronto, Ontario.
D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005160:Facility Design and Construction; D017745:Incineration; D017744:Medical Waste Disposal / Q000379:methods*; D009864:Ontario; D012040:Regional Health Planning; D013672:Technology