Notes

COLOR CODING AND TYPE OF CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL OF BIO-MEDICAL WASTES
  • Colour coding of waste categories with multiple treatment options as defined in Schedule I, shall be selected depending on treatment option chosen, which shall be as specified in Schedule I.
  • Waste collection bags for waste types needing incineration shall not be made of chlorinated plastics.
  • Categories 8 and 10 (liquid) do not require containers/bags.
  • Category 3 if disinfected locally need not be put in containers/bags.
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