Sorting different types of waste is essential. It reduces the risk of infection for workers and the public. In addition, it avoids bodily harm. Color coding does not only apply to us. It represents the basic principle that all waste is not the same and therefore they do not end up in the same place. The different types of waste mean that they are handled differently. For sorting waste purposes, color-coded bins are used. Each bin has a unique waste base based on its disposal process and quality.

1. Red bins

It is used to store contaminated waste that is recyclable. These bags or bins should be non-chlorinated because chlorinated bags react with the waste. These are used to collect the following.

Research laboratory waste
Catheters
Tubes
cannulae
Syringes
Plastic infusion bottles and sets
Plastic gloves
Specimen containers
Infected plastics
Laboratory waste
Microbiological cultures
Used and discarded blood bags/blood products
Vaccines, etc.

2. Yellow trash bins

Yellow bins are used to store many types of waste, such as

Biomedical waste container labels
Pathological waste
Solid (infectious) waste
Medical chemical waste
Clinical laboratory waste
Pharmaceutical waste

3. White bins

These are white or translucent puncture-proof bags. These bags are used to store sharp objects such as

sharps
Needles
Fixed-needle syringes
Needles from needle knives or burners
Scalpels
Blades
Razors
Fingernails
Contaminated sharp metal objects, etc.

4. Blue bins

Blue bins are used to store medicinal or general glassware. Some examples are

Broken and infected glassware
Infected broken glass/bottles
Broken or unbroken glass
Small bottles
Ampoules
Glass infusion bottles
Glass shot
Metal body implants
Slides
Glassware used in the ward
Glass injections or syringes, etc.

The waste is placed in bins and the waste is transferred from the point of generation to the treatment and disposal site by designated vehicles. To avoid public contact, odors and microorganisms, the containers must always be covered. The waste is made safe through processes that remove it from being a source of pathogens and reduce the spread of various viruses and bacteria. Therefore, the focus should be on the proper and safe disposal of these wastes.