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at the source

English translation: at the collection point

07:17 Apr 18, 2007
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Medical - Medical: Pharmaceuticals
English term or phrase: at the source
For environmental reasons, any leftover or outdated medicine must be turned in at a pharmacy for disposal. Empty medicine packages should be sorted at the source in accordance with local regulations.
(what does it mean, at the source?)
kgas
Poland
Local time: 23:11
Selected answer:at the collection point
Explanation:
In the pharmacy where the packaging was deposited.
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kmtext
United Kingdom
Local time: 22:11
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4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



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4 +5at the collection point
kmtext
5 +1in place, where they appear
Cagdas Karatas
5At the source means at the beginning so in this context it means...
Anna Maria Augustine (X)


  

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12 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +5
at the collection point


Explanation:
In the pharmacy where the packaging was deposited.

kmtext
United Kingdom
Local time: 22:11
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in GaelicGaelic
PRO pts in category: 12
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agree  William [Bill] Gray
42 mins
  -> Mòran taing
agree  Els Spin: Both suggestions are fine, but this would be clearest to the readers. IMHO :-)
1 hr
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agree  Vicky Papaprodromou
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agree  airmailrpl: -
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agree  Alfa Trans (X)
3 days 25 mins
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4 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +1
in place, where they appear


Explanation:
...

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Note added at 37 dakika (2007-04-18 07:55:03 GMT)
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Waste management in hospitals requires that any medical waste be picked and isolated from each other as well as any other normal waste in place before they are dispatched for disposal.

Cagdas Karatas
Türkiye
Local time: 00:11
Native speaker of: Turkish
PRO pts in category: 8

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agree  ErichEko ⟹⭐
1 hr
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
At the source means at the beginning so in this context it means...


Explanation:
from where they came/originated

www.thefreedictionary.com/source

Anna Maria Augustine (X)
France
Local time: 23:11
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in FrenchFrench
PRO pts in category: 16

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neutral  Cagdas Karatas: I don't agree with your answer but thank you very much for making me sure about the answer I gave :D
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