BMW Treatment & Disposal

A Common Bio-Medical Waste Treatment Facility (CBWTF) is a centralized system responsible for the safe handling, treatment, and disposal of bio-medical waste (BMW) generated by healthcare facilities (HCFs). Operating under the strict provisions of the Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016, a CBWTF ensures the protection of public health and the environment through an efficient and standardized process.

Key Steps in the CBWTF Process:

Waste Receipt and Verification
- Upon arrival at the CBWTF, the team verifies the type and quantity of bio-medical waste received from healthcare facilities.
- Segregation Compliance: Proper segregation into designated color-coded categories (Yellow, Red, White, and Blue) is checked to ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
- Barcode Scanning: Each waste bag’s barcode is scanned to:
  - Track the waste origin.
  - Maintain a detailed record for monitoring and regulatory compliance.
Temporary Storage
- After verification, the waste is temporarily stored in a dedicated storage area within the facility, designed to prevent contamination, leakage, or exposure while awaiting treatment.
Treatment Processes
The waste is treated using appropriate methods based on its category:
- Incineration (Yellow Category Waste):
  - High-temperature burning of infectious, pathological, and other hazardous waste, ensuring complete destruction of harmful pathogens and materials.
- Autoclaving (Red, White, and Blue Categories):
  - A steam-based sterilization process that neutralizes pathogens in recyclable waste such as plastics, sharps, and glass.
- Shredding (Post-Autoclaving):
  - Mechanically shredding sterilized waste to render it unrecognizable and safe for further recycling or disposal.