Medical Waste Management Practices

Waste management has become a challenge for health care sector not only for Sri Lanka but to the whole world. On the other hand managing waste is great important due to its nature since it will have various adverse effects to the environment and humans. Unfortunately there is no permanent solution find so far for the waste management but the ideal solution would be the implementation of national policy with the involment of the government. This needs huge capital requirement where private sector may have less interest on investing with the profit motive. 

The main purpose of the study was to identify the level of waste generation and the management of waste in order to reduce pollution. To achieve the objectives conceptual frame work was developed using the literature. Survey questioner was developed using the designed conceptual frame work to achieve the objectives of the study.

The study was revealed that though government involve and provide solution there should be a positive attitude, awareness and capability or interest on investment disregarding the size of the organization. Awareness should need improvements regarding the changes in waste management and new trends on waste management. Develop positive attitudes and improve knowledge on changes in waste management technology will encourage organizations to invest.