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Controlling waste is an important part of public health, whether
hospital infectious waste or household garbage. Improperly
managed waste can create conditions that may have severe adverse
effects on public health and the environment. Proper storage,
collection, transportation, and disposal are key elements to controlling
biologic and infectious wastes.
Environmental health practitioners help ensure that waste controls
are in place and are maintained. The potential for a disease outbreak
and the threat of terrorism increases when proper controls are not
in place.
This section contains general information on waste issues as well
as new and emerging issues in biologic and infectious waste.
Animal Feeding Operations (AFOs) [external link] (U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Services) – helps AFO owners and operators develop and implement comprehensive nutrient management plans to achieve production and natural resource conservation goals
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) [external link]
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System: Animal Feeding Operations [external link] – information about animal feeding operations and biosolids
NEW! November 2007
The Twin Cities Metro Advanced Practice Center
[external link]
– tools and resources for preparedness that can be used by public
health departments nationwide, including
World Health Organization (WHO) [external link]