Which category describes waste contaminated with blood or bodily fluids, and how should it be disposed of?

• A. General waste: disposal in a regular trash bag.
• B. Contaminated waste: disposal in a red biohazard bag and per local regulations.
• C. Recyclable waste: disposal in recycling bin.
• D. Sharps waste: disposal in a plastic bin.

Answer: (B)

Waste contaminated with blood or bodily fluids is treated as potentially infectious. The proper category is contaminated waste, and it should be disposed of in a red biohazard bag and handled according to local regulations. The red bag flag helps staff identify items that require special handling, transport, and treatment to prevent exposure and the spread of pathogens. General waste in a regular trash bag could expose people to contamination, making it inappropriate. Recyclable waste isn’t suitable because the contamination makes it unsafe to recycle. Sharps require their own rigid, puncture-resistant container designed for needles and other sharp items, not a standard plastic bin. Always follow local rules to ensure safe and compliant disposal.