Healthcare Clinical Waste Bags

Using the appropriate UN3291-certified clinical waste sacks within medical and hospital facilities is a crucial health and safety requirement mandated by UK and international regulations for safe transport and disposal of hazardous waste. Clinical waste is separated into different streams depending on its contents and should be disposed in the relevant alternative treatment, incineration or landfill facilities depending on the likely risks to human health. The clinical waste bag categories shown below (yellow, orange, tiger stripe and domestic waste sacks) are the most popular ranges, accounting for 95% of the clinical waste produced in the medical sector.

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Orange Clinical Waste Sacks

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Orange clinical waste sacks for infectious human waste
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Yellow Clinical Waste Sacks

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Yellow clinical waste sacks for contaminated and infectious human waste
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Tiger Stripe Clinical Waste Sacks

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Tiger stripe offensive waste sacks for non-infectious waste
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Clear and Black Domestic Waste Sacks

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Clear and black sacks for domestic waste, printed 'Household Waste only'

Frequently Asked Questions

 

What is Clinical Waste?

Clinical waste refers to waste materials that can pose a risk of infection or harm to humans and the environment. This includes items contaminated with blood, bodily fluids, or other infectious materials typically produced in healthcare settings.

What bags should be used for clinical waste?

Clinical waste should be disposed of in UN3291-certified clinical waste sacks. The choice of bag colour depends on the waste type, with yellow and orange bags being common for infectious and contaminated waste.

What is the significance of the colour of a clinical waste bag?

Clinical waste bags come in various colours, each indicating a specific type of waste. Yellow and orange are common for infectious waste, while tiger stripe and clear or black bags are used for offensive and domestic waste, respectively.

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hat is the difference between yellow and orange clinical waste bags?

Yellow clinical waste bags are used for highly infectious waste that requires incineration, while orange bags are for waste that can be treated by alternative methods, such as autoclaving, before disposal.

What goes in the clinical waste bin?

Clinical waste bins are for disposing of items such as used bandages, gloves, swabs, and other materials that may be contaminated with blood or bodily fluids. These items require careful handling and disposal to prevent harm and contamination.