Who is permitted to use deep burial for infectious wastes?
According to the BMWM rules, only towns having a population of less than five lakhs are permitted to use deep burial as an option for treating their infectious wastes. The deep burial pit must be about 6.5 feet (2 meters) deep and every time wastes are put into it, it must be covered with a layer of soil. When the pit is three-fourths full, lime is added and again covered with soil. The pit should be away from aquifers and the depth of the pit is governed by the height of the water table in the particular area. The pit should be covered with a meshed door to keep it protected from animals and birds.
