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Note-
Chemicals treatment using at least 1% hypochlorite solution or any other equivalent
chemical reagent. It must be ensured that chemical treatment ensures disinfections.
Mutilation/shredding must be such so as to prevent unauthorised reuse.
There will be no chemical pre-treatment before incineration. Chlorinated plastics shall
not be incinerated.
Deep burial shall be an option available only in towns with population less than five
lakhs and in rural areas.
Chemicals treatment using at least 1% hypochlorite solution or any other equivalent
chemical reagent. It must be ensured that chemical treatment ensures disinfections.
Mutilation/shredding must be such so as to prevent unauthorised reuse.
There will be no chemical pre-treatment before incineration. Chlorinated plastics shall
not be incinerated.
Deep burial shall be an option available only in towns with population less than five
lakhs and in rural areas.
The most essential part of hospital waste management is the segregation of Bio-
medical waste. The segregation of the waste should be performed within the
premises of the hospital/nursing homes. The colour coding, type of container to be
used for different waste category and suggested treatment options are listed below.
COLOR CODING & TYPE OF CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL OF BIO-MEDICAL WASTE
Colour
Coding
Type
of
containers
Waste
Category
Treatment Options as
per Schedule 1
Yellow
Plastic bag
1,2,3,6
Incineration/deep burial
Red
Disinfected
Container/ Plastic
bag
3,6,7
Autoclaving/Micro waving/
Chemical Treatment
Blue/ White
translucent
Plastic
bag/puncture proof
container
4,7
Autoclaving/Micro waving/
chemical treatment and
destruction/shredding
Black
Plastic bag
5,9,10 (Solid)
Disposal in secured landfill
LABEL FOR BIO-MEDICAL WASTE CONTAINERS/BAGS-
Different labels for Bio-medical waste containers and bags shall be required for identification
and safe handling of this waste. These labels for storage/transportation of Biomedical waste
are as under-
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