Which of the following pairs regarding the typical composition of hospital wastes is incorrect?

APlastics: 9-12%

BMetals: 1-2%

CCeramic: 8-10%

DBiodegradable: 35-40% ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) Biodegradable: 35-40%

Explanation

Biodegradable content of about 35 to 40 percent is the incorrectly stated figure for hospital waste.

Plastics at 9 to 12 percent is a correct typical figure.

Metals at 1 to 2 percent is a correct typical figure.

Ceramic at 8 to 10 percent is a correct typical figure.

Biodegradable and general waste actually forms a far larger share of hospital waste.

Only a small fraction of hospital waste is truly infectious or hazardous.

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