A preliminary survey on waste disposal of some hospitals in Metro Manila
Date of Publication
1993
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Biology
College
College of Science
Department/Unit
Biology
Abstract/Summary
A survey to determine the methods of general waste disposal in some hospitals in Metro Manila was conducted from October 1991 to December 1992. Results showed that majority of the hospitals surveyed use noncolor-coded plastic bags in storing their wastes. Disposal of their general wastes as well as their hazardous wastes are done through the following methods: Municipal disposal, open dump and burning. Most hospital management interviewed in the study showed interest in improving present collection and disposal which is to be in a more regular basis as part of their scheme. Among the alternatives proposed by the respondents are: improvements in communication and water supply cooperation of the hospital owners in a given municipality proper allocation of budget for toxic and hazardous wastes and installation of incinerator for secondary hospitals. Other measures for handling wastes include color-coded plastic bags, drums, waste cans and cartons. Lastly, due to financial problems, hospitals and clinics have very limited or no amount of budget for waste disposal.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU06297
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
59 leaves ; Computer print-out.
Keywords
Sewage disposal; Waste products; Hospitals -- Waste disposal
Recommended Citation
Advincula, M., Correa, M., & Dayanghirang, A. (1993). A preliminary survey on waste disposal of some hospitals in Metro Manila. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/8803