Where Does All That Hospital Trash Go?

By History of Simple Things

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🏥 Ever wondered where all that medical waste goes after it disappears from the hospital? From used needles and contaminated materials to expired medicines and surgical waste, each type can follow a very different journey. ♻️ In this episode, we follow medical waste from the hospital bin to treatment, sterilization, incineration, and final disposal—and reveal why simply throwing it away isn't the end of the story. 🔥 #HistoryOfSimpleThings #MedicalWaste #Hospital #Healthcare #HowThingsWork #DidYouKnow #Science #Curio

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