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Biomedical Waste Categories

Safe segregation of hospital waste as per biomedical waste management guidelines

Safety Categories

Color-coded Waste Streams

Correct segregation protects patients, staff, waste handlers, and the environment.

Yellow

Yellow Bag

Anatomical waste, soiled dressings, lab waste, expired medicines.

Red

Red Bag

Contaminated recyclable plastic waste such as tubing and gloves.

Blue

Blue Box

Broken glassware, ampoules, and metallic implants.

Black

General Waste

Non-infectious solid waste, paper, food, and packaging.

White

Sharps Container

Needles, syringes, scalpel blades, and sharp items.

Why Segregation Matters

Safer handling from source to disposal

Biomedical waste segregation reduces infection risk, improves staff safety, and supports compliant disposal through proper channels.

01

Segregate

Waste is placed in the correct color-coded container at source.

02

Record

Quantity, category, department, and collection details are logged.

03

Store Safely

Waste is handled carefully to protect staff and patients.

04

Dispose

Disposal method and vendor information are documented.