Mass of waste streams for each total knee arthroplasty
| Waste stream | Surgery 1, kg | Surgery 2, kg | Surgery 3, kg | Surgery 4, kg | Surgery 5, kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal/landfill | 9.3 | 8.3 | 9.2 | 7.7 | 8.5 |
| Recyclables | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Biohazard waste | 1.4 | 1.8 | 2.8 | 3.6 | 3.2 |
| Blue wrap | 1.5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 1.2 |
| Laundered linens | 6.5 | 6.9 | 7.3 | 8.6 | 9.7 |
| Sharps | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |