For the conditions in which the domiciliary waste collection vehicle has a compaction system, this process can cause the spread of contained air, if the wastes were provided by a home of an infected person, in a worst scenario. In particular, the spread of the coronavirus may be increased by the inadequate waste management, highlighting poor handling conditions associated with inappropriate use of personal protective equipment and other unfavourable conditions presented mainly in developing countries.
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