Colour coding and type of container for disposal of bio-medical wastes

COLOR CODING AND TYPE OF CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL OF BIO-MEDICAL WASTES
  • Yellow colour
    • Plastic bag Cat. 1, Cat. 2, and Cat. 3, Cat. 6.
    • Incineration/deep burial
  • Red Colour
    • Disinfected container/plastic bag Cat. 3, Cat. 6, Cat.7.
    • Autoclaving/Microwaving/Chemical Treatment
  • Blue/White translucent colour
    • Plastic bag/puncture proof Cat. 4, Cat. 7.
    • Autoclaving/Microwaving/ Chemical Treatment and destruction/shredding
  • Black colour
    • Plastic bag Cat. 5 and Cat. 9 and Cat. 10. (solid)
    • Disposal in secured landfill
Last modified: Wednesday, 2 February 2011, 8:50 AM