Finally, they are put in a container with other medical waste.
The same procedures, he said, are used for medical waste.
As on most mornings this summer, no medical waste had been found.
It was the first beach closing because of medical waste in 15 years.
Medical wastes are not the major pollutants in these areas.
"All you need is a small amount of radioactive medical waste," the official said.
In the hospital, it is likely to be disposed of as medical waste.
A more sensible program for monitoring medical waste is in order.
This summer small amounts of medical waste continued to wash up.
"But sales are still down so I think the scare about the medical waste and pollution had some effect."
