What goes in the yellow bag
- Human and animal anatomical waste, including placenta
- Soiled waste: dressings, cotton, linen contaminated with blood or body fluids
- Expired or discarded medicines and chemical waste
- Microbiology and biotechnology waste
How it is treated
Incineration or another approved treatment route at the common facility.
What goes in the red bag
- Tubing, bottles, IV sets and catheters
- Urine bags and syringes without needles
- Gloves and other contaminated disposable plastics
How it is treated
Autoclaving or microwaving, then shredding. Sent on to authorised recyclers.
What goes in the white container
- Needles and syringes with fixed needles
- Scalpels, blades and other metal sharps
- Use a puncture-proof, leak-proof, tamper-proof container
How it is treated
Autoclaving or dry-heat sterilisation, then shredding, mutilation or encapsulation.
What goes in the blue box
- Broken or discarded glassware, vials and ampoules
- Metallic body implants
- Pack in a puncture-proof cardboard box with blue marking
How it is treated
Disinfection or autoclaving, then sent for recycling.
A summary of the Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016. Always follow the latest rules and the conditions of your facility's authorisation.