This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Biomedical Waste Management, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
All are Incinerated except:- 
Select and explain. 
A. Human anatomical waste, B. Animal waste, C. Infected solid waste, D. Broken thermometers
D: Broken thermometers
Answer: D: Broken thermometers 
Explanation: - Broken thermometers contain Mercury, its disposal is through recycling. INCINERATION: Temperature = > 1200oC. Principle = High temperature + Dry oxidation. Has Combustible matter > 60% ; Non-combustible solids < 0.5%; Non-combustible fines < 20% and moisture content <30%. Human anatomical wastes, animal wastes, solid waste, chemical waste/ discarded medicines etc. can be incinerated. Contraindications: PVC plastic waste. Pressurized waste. Heavy metal waste. Reactive chemical waste. Radio-active waste - sea burial is recommended.