Colour Codes for Biomedical Wastes
Central Pollution Control Board (CPBC) has released a guideline for the disposal of diifrent type of biomedical wastes.
Bin Type |
Examples |
---|---|
Yellow Bin |
Anatomical waste, chemical waste, soiled waste, chemotherapy waste, discarded linen, medicines, laboratory waste |
Red Bin |
Contaminated plastic wastes |
Blue Bin |
Glass waste, metallic implants |
Black Bin |
Hazardous waste, other non-categorized waste |
Biomedical Waste – Means, Types, Colour, Effects & its Management
Biomedical waste is any waste that has germs or things that could spread infections. It is generated from things like treating people and animals, giving them injections and diagnoses. This kind of waste can be solid or liquid. For example, needles, Animal tissues, and used bandages.
Let’s know more about the types of biomedical waste, its effects in detail below.
Table of Content
- Overview of Biomedical Waste
- What is Biomedical Waste?
- Types of Biomedical Waste
- Colour Codes for Biomedical Wastes
- Effects of Biomedical Waste
- Biomedical Waste management in India