Amount of waste infectious produced in hospitals –
High-Yield Explanation
The solid wastes generated in hospital and nursing homes generally varies as follows :
1/2 to 4kg/bed/day - Govt. hospital
1/2 to 2kg/bed/day - Private hospital
1/2 to 1kg/bed/day - Nursing home.
Out of all these 45-50% of the wastes are infectious.