2022-08-10
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the amount of waste in the community. The amount of garbage has decreased these days, but the number of used masks has increased significantly. In the context of epidemic prevention and control, the garbage classification work in various streets in Beijing has not been put on hold due to epidemic restrictions, and most public places have set up Waste Mask Recycling Bin. It is worthy of extensive reference.
Special disposal of discarded masks is also just needed for epidemic prevention. Masks are one of the essential items to prevent the spread of the virus. With the comprehensive and in-depth development of the prevention and control of the new coronavirus-infected pneumonia epidemic, the demand for masks has also increased rapidly. However, masks are generally "disposable" and "throw them away" when they are used up, or throw them into the trash can (bucket) along with household garbage. This can easily lead to secondary pollution of the environment. In the early stage of epidemic prevention and control, some experts proposed that a Waste Mask Recycling Bin should be set up, and special personnel should be arranged for disinfection, and harmless treatment should be carried out uniformly. Special collection and special disposal of discarded masks may be conscious, systematic and implemented for medical institutions, but for residents, streets and communities are required to guide and provide services. In urban residential areas, rural streets and major traffic Special recycling bins are set up at intersections and places with dense crowds, so that they can be easily thrown away, and they are specially handled in accordance with epidemic prevention regulations to form a closed loop of safety.