How to Dispose of a Biohazard Bag

Medical institutions generate various kinds of waste. Waste that contains biological tissues or liquids belongs to the category of biohazardous waste. Medical institutions dispose of solid biohazardous waste in red, plastic biohazard waste bags. Careful handling of these materials is necessary. Following specific procedures for the disposal of these bags maximizes the safety of medical workers and the general public.

Things You'll Need

• Gray biohazard pickup container
• Red biohazard bags
• Safety glasses
• Gloves
• Lab coat
• Biohazard waste container

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Instructions

• 1

  Line the gray pickup container with a red biohazard bag.

• 2

  Wear appropriate protective equipment such as safety glasses, gloves and a lab coat.

• 3

  Seal the biohazard bag in the waste container with tape or a rubber band.

• 4

  Carry the red biohazard bag (in the waste container) to the pickup container.

• 5

  Remove the bag from the waste container. Put it into the pickup container. Close the pickup container.

• 6

  Fill out the Medical Waste Accumulation Log. Indicate the kind of waste you added, as well as the date and time.

• 7

  Wait for your biohazard waste disposal company to pick up the waste.

• 8

  Follow any other state laws regarding the disposal of biohazard waste.