The Hindu 18.04.2013
Lab fined for improper disposal of waste
The Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike’s (BBMP) health officials have levied a fine of Rs.10,000 on Medi CT Scan and Diagnostics on Margosa Road for dumping biomedical waste improperly.
The BBMP had directed medical institutions, including labs, nursing homes and hospitals, to handle their biomedical waste separately and not mix it with the municipal solid waste.
According to the Biomedical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules 1998, hospitals, nursing homes and clinics must segregate the waste and hand it overto specified firms to be treated.
Appeal to people
Citizens have also been urged to scientifically dispose of medical waste to check the spread of dreaded infections and diseases, including hepatitis B and C.
They can seek the help of voluntary organisations, resident welfare associations, Maridi and Ramky.
A few months ago, the BBMP had levied a fine of Rs.10 lakh on Mallige Medical Centre and ordered its trade licence to be cancelled for dumping biomedical waste in a vacant plot.
