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Omjasvin MD ByExpress News ServiceCHENNAI: A large dump of biomedical waste was spotted alongside the Outer Ring Road in Vandalur, by activists on Sunday. Syringes, tablets and tonics were found dumped in the spot, which lies in close proximity to the Vandalur Zoo. Express had published two reports last year about burnt tonic bottles in Poonamallee and burning of used surgical gloves in Vandalur. He also said biomedical waste was seen in quarries too. According to the TNPCB’s Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016, biomedical waste should be disposed off at the nearest waste treatment facility within 48 hours..