Are there colour codes for segregation?
Yes, the waste has to be segregated in colour coded liners placed in bins of appropriate size. – Yellow for infectious waste, like anatomical, pathological, soiled dressings like gauze, cotton, linen, etc. contaminated with blood or other body fluids. – Red for infected plastics like IV sets, tubings, catheters micro-biological waste etc. Stainless steel or Translucent puncture proof container for metal sharps. – Blue for Glass – Black for cytototoxic drugs, incinerator ash, chemical waste and expired medicines. – White for all sorts of non-infected general waste which are dry and recyclable. – Green for collecting and transporting of food waste from wards, canteens and dining halls.
