Biomedical waste in open poses threat to Hisar locals

Deepender Deswal

Tribune News Service

Hisar, September 20

Throwing norms to the wind, some city hospitals are dumping biomedical waste, including PPE kits, syringes and used medicines, in the open. A stretch adjoining CCS Haryana Agricultural University has been turned into a dump yard.

Heaps of waste generated in hospitals can be spotted scattered along the university wall, posing a serious health hazard to passersby and people living in its vicinity. The stretch is popular among morning walkers and cycling enthusiasts.

Arun Sihag, a local resident, said, “The foul smell emanating from it has made life difficult for morning walkers.” Another resident said the waste mostly included plasters, medicine, syringes, used PPE kits etc.

Dr Sunil Sheoran, a scientist of the Haryana State Pollution Control Board, said a firm had been given the contract for disposal of medical waste. “We have not received any complaint. I will get the matter inquired,” he said.

Health hazard

• Hospitals are dumping waste along a stretch adjoining the agricultural university
• Heaps of waste can be spotted along the campus wall
• Poses a health hazard to passersby and residents