The pandemic underlined the importance of continuity planning for infectious clinical waste. A sudden increase in protective equipment and disposables can put pressure on storage, collection schedules, transport and external treatment capacity.
On-site treatment can form part of a resilience strategy. Model and capacity must be based on measured volumes, composition, peak loads and site conditions. Responsible implementation also covers acceptance, biosafety, risk assessment, training, maintenance, cycle records, permits and the final route for treated material.