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Figure 3.26: Typical Flow Diagram of BMW Management
A common collection and treatment facility has been put up by the PMC and is being managed by an
approved service provider. This BMW service provider offers services to the Health Care Facilities
(HCFs) on a chargeable basis for collection and treatment of the BMW. Two larger HCFs operate
their own treatment faculties.
3.5.2.1 Segregation & Storage of BMW
Segregation of BMW is very essential as properly segregated waste is easy to store, transport and
treatment. The segregation is done as specified i the Bio-Medical Waste (Management & Handling)
Rules, 1998 into 10 categories. All health care facilities registered with the service provider are
expected to practice segregation. The service provider gives the HCFs coloured plastic bags on
chargeable basis for storage of BMW. However, information on the management of BMW generated
from the health care facilities not being catered by the present service provider is unavailable.
The state of Maharashtra amounts to almost 60% of the BMW generated in the country. A recent
report on the review of existing environmental status and management issues in the state pointed low
segregation levels and irregular collection system owing to lesser number of vehicles as the important
reasons for non-compliance to BMW rules. 39
39 Environment Monitor, MPCB, 2005-06
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