Table 4 Disposal of some categories of solid medical waste in refuse bins (n = 600 households)
Item | Household Bin | Roadside Bin | |
|---|---|---|---|
Wrapped/In container | Loose | ||
Soiled items | 409 (68.2) | 45 (7.5) | - |
Unwanted/expired medicines | 341 (56.8) | 139 (23.2) | 1 (0.2) |
Sharps waste | 321 (53.5) | 210 (35.0) | 3 (0.5) |