The term our site biohazardous waste refers to any residue that may be hazardous for the health of humans or animals.
The following liquids and semi-liquids are allowed: * Human Blood and its Components, either dried or liquid.
The term “human pathological waste” includes all tissues, organs and other body parts.
All animal carcasses or body parts
The following are examples of microbiological wastes: * laboratory wastes with infectious agents. (including wastes from production of serums or biologicals as well disposable culture dishes.
Sharps waste: medical implements such as glass lancets or slides, scalpels and needles.
In order to assist laboratories and health care operators in navigating the strict legislation regarding hazardous waste disposal the Department of Health developed the following classification.
Offensive waste
This is non-clinical sludge that may not be infectious, and it does contain no pharmaceutical or chemical ingredients. However, the smell of this waste can make anyone uncomfortable.
It is important to separate offensive medical waste from mixed clinical rubbish and other municipal garbage.
In the event that you produce more than 7kg in municipal offensive waste, or you accumulate more than one bag, it is necessary to separate this from mixed municipal waste.
When you produce less municipal offensive waste, it can be disposed of in the mixed municipal garbage (the ‘black bag”).