METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATMENT OF INFECTIOUS MEDICAL WASTE

摘要

A method is provided for treatment of infectious medical waste. The method in a broad sense comprises washing the infectious medical waste with a liquid to convert the infectious medical waste into noninfectious waste. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a method is provided which comprises a first step of wetting the infectious medical waste with a first liquid to remove loose particles and materials that are soluble in the first liquid from the infectious medical waste, and a second step of wetting the infectious medical waste with a disinfecting liquid to disinfect the infectious medical waste. The invention according to another aspect includes an apparatus for treatment of infectious medical waste. The apparatus comprises a substantially liquid-tight volume for containing the infectious medical waste. The volume includes a first input means for inputting a first liquid into the volume to wet the infectious medical waste with the first liquid and thereby remove loose particles and materials that are soluble in the first liquid from the infectious medical waste.