African Journal of
Environmental Science and Technology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0786
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJEST
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 1126

Full Length Research Paper

Characterization of healthcare waste in Tanzanian zonal referral hospitals as a key factor for energy recovery

P. R. Mwaria
  • P. R. Mwaria
  • Department of Environmental Engineering, School of Environmental Science and Technology (SEST), Ardhi University Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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M. E. Kaseva
  • M. E. Kaseva
  • Department of Environmental Engineering, School of Environmental Science and Technology (SEST), Ardhi University Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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S. V. Manyele
  • S. V. Manyele
  • Department of Chemical and Mining Engineering, College of Engineering and Technology, University of Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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  •  Received: 06 September 2020
  •  Accepted: 20 April 2021
  •  Published: 30 September 2021

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