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Biomedical waste

How to safely dispose of biomedical waste

Use extra caution

Be careful when handling and preparing this item for disposal. Follow the instructions below for proper disposal.

Biomedical waste

Examples of biomedical waste

  • Soiled dressings
  • Tubes
  • Bags
  • Containers
  • Bandages and other absorbent materials
  • Needles 
  • Medications
  • Put into your black cart

Put home medical waste into your black cart as garbage. 

  • Make sure to double bag materials for your collector’s safety. 
  • If you have needles, see special preparation details here.