APPCB laid down colour codes for disposal of bio-medical waste

S.No. Category Colour Code Disposal
1.
Human and Anatomical
Waste
Yellow Incineration/deep burial
2. Animal Waste Yellow "
3.
Microbiological &
Biotechnological
Red Micro waving, auto claving
4.
Waste Sharps (Needles
scaples, blades)
Red Chemical treatment, microwaving and autoclaving
5.
Discarded Medicines &
cytotoxic drugs
Black Incineration, destruction of drugs throwings in secured landfills
6. Soiled waste (bandages) Red Incineration, microwaving,autoclaving
7. Solid wasste Blue/white Microwaving, autoclaving
8. Chemical waste   sewage lines
9. Liquid Waste Disinfect it by chemical treatment
10. Ash Black Incineration, Secured in landfills
  (ash remnant of the incinerated material)

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