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What Types of Waste Are Common in Nursing?

Healthcare facilities generate various types of waste, each requiring specific disposal methods. The primary categories include:
Infectious Waste: Items contaminated with blood, body fluids, or other potentially infectious materials.
Hazardous Waste: Chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and other materials that pose a risk to health and the environment.
Sharps Waste: Needles, scalpel blades, and other sharp instruments.
General Waste: Non-hazardous waste similar to household waste.

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