To what type of facility must BDW be delivered for treatment or disposal?

• A. A general trash facility
• B. A recycling center
• C. A permitted treatment or disposal facility
• D. A medical research lab

Answer: (C)

Biomedical waste must be delivered to a facility that is permitted to treat or dispose of it. This ensures the waste is handled under approved safety controls and treated using accepted methods—such as autoclaving, chemical disinfection, or incineration—before final disposal. General trash facilities, recycling centers, or facilities not authorized to treat BDW lack the required licenses and procedures to safely manage infectious waste, which could put workers and the public at risk and violate regulatory requirements. Even if a medical research lab handles BDW on site, the disposal path must still lead to a permitted treatment or disposal facility to ensure proper handling and environmental protection.