Question

Bio-medical waste can be effectively managed by the thermal process.

(a) True

(b) False

The question was asked during an internship interview.

Question is taken from Solid Waste Management topic in chapter Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering

Answer 1

The correct answer is (a) True

To elaborate: The thermal process uses heat in varying temperatures to disinfect the pathogens present. Autoclave & microwave process uses low heat whereas incinerator and hydroclaring use high heat to render the waste pathogen free.