What is Biomedical Waste ?

All types of waste that is generated as a result of medical practices and procedures (either directly or indirectly) that contains organic material can be referred to as Biomedical Waste. Biomedical waste is a type of biowaste. Biomedical waste may be solid or liquid. Biomedical Waste can also be defined as any kind of waste containing:

• Infectious (or potentially infectious) materials
• Biomolecules or organisms that are restricted from environmental release

Examples of Biomedical Waste:

• Infusion Kits
• Packaging of medical or laboratory origin
• Used Bandages and Dressings
• Discarded Blood
• Sharps
  • Needles
  • Scalpels
  • Lancets
• Unwanted Microbiological Cultures and Stocks
• Identifiable body parts
• Discarded Gloves