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Current Disposal Methods
lFor Infectious Waste ... (Hospitals, Doctors, Dentists & Clinics).
lIncineration - Destroys the infectious organisms.  Bulk of the waste is still present.  Requires additional disposal of hazardous ash to a hazardous waste landfill.
lGrinding/Microwave - Destroys the infectious organisms.  Bulk of the waste is still present and requires disposal to a landfill -    little volume reduction.
lAutoclave/Steam Sterilization - Destroys the infectious organisms.  Weight and volume may be increased.  Requires  disposal to a landfill.
lChemical Disinfecting - Destroys the infectious organisms.  Weight and volume may be increased.  Waste and contaminated chemicals require disposal to a landfill.
lThese Processes do not eliminate the waste ...
lWaste is treated, making it unrecognizable & landfilled ...