Background and purpose: Proper and efficient management of hospital wastes because of its
infection potential and possession of dangerous wastes is inevitable and this goal can be achieved only
when we have a good understanding of the quality and quantity of hospital wastes and enough available
information about separation, collection, treatment and disposal of hospital wastes. The aim of this study
was to determine the health status and the quality and quantity characteristics of Tabriz hospitals that
could help policy makers in the health sector to improve the quality of comprehensive planning and
health services.