Table 4.

Description of criteria.

Serial number	Criterion	Description
C1	Annual Operating cost	This measure estimates the total operating cost involved per year in the operation and maintenance of a particular HCW treatment alternative.
C2	Public Acceptability	This measure takes into account the acceptability of a particular alternative by the public for HCW treatment.
C3	Reliability	This measure estimates the dependability of particular HCW treatment alternative for long term operation.
C4	Treatment Efficiency	This measure analyses the long term suitability and competency of a particular HCW treatment alternative.
C5	Human Resource Requirement	This measure is important for managing the skill, knowledge and competency required for carrying out a particular HCW treatment alternative and achieving the desired output.
C6	Treatment System Capacity	This measure analyses the amount of waste that can be treated by each HCW Treatment alternative in a particular cycle of operation.
C7	Waste Residuals	This measure analyses the amount of waste residual generated after the operation of a particular HCW treatment alternative.
C8	Toxic Emissions and Health Effects	This measure covers the environment degrading toxic emissions associated with each alternative and also the dangerous health effects on the people in the immediate surrounding of the operation.
C9	Operational Safety	This measure analyses the requirement of various safety procedures and risks associated with the operation of a particular HCW treatment alternative.
C10	Infrastructure Requirement	This measure takes into consideration the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (eg. buildings, power supplies, machinery) needed for the operation of a particular HCW treatment alternative.