Yellow clinical waste bags are designated for disposing of infectious or potentially infectious waste contaminated with chemicals or pharmaceutical/medicinal substances. Examples include medicated dressings, iodine dressings, swabs, wipes, and contrast media. This waste stream must be sent for incineration at a suitably authorised facility.
Clinical Waste Bags
Discover Stericycle's collection of clinical waste bags, available in yellow, orange, tiger, and black variants. Designed to meet the highest standards of quality and compliance, our meticulously designed bags ensure secure containment and disposal of clinical waste.
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Yellow Waste Bags
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Orange Waste Bags
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Tiger Bags
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Black bags
Yellow Waste Bags
Infectious or potentially infectious clinical waste contaminated with chemicals or pharmaceutical / medicinal wastes e.g. medicated dressings, iodine dressings, swabs, wipes contrast media.
Yellow-stream waste must be sent for incineration at a suitably authorised facility.
Orange Waste Bags
Orange clinical waste bags are for infectious or potentially infectious soft clinical waste contaminated with blood/bodily fluids e.g. dressings, swabs, wipes, gloves, gowns, masks, aprons, and blood bags.
Orange-stream waste can be sent for disinfection by alternative treatment at a suitably authorised facility.
Tiger bags
Offensive, non-infectious waste such as nappies and incontinence pads, or soft items contaminated with offensive clinical waste.
Tiger-stream waste may be sent for incineration at ‘energy from waste’ (EfW) facilities.
Black bags
General waste such as flowers, paper hand towels, packaging, newspapers. Do not dispose of clinical waste in domestic waste bags as this can spread disease.
Yellow Waste Bags
Infectious or potentially infectious clinical waste contaminated with chemicals or pharmaceutical / medicinal wastes e.g. medicated dressings, iodine dressings, swabs, wipes contrast media.
Yellow-stream waste must be sent for incineration at a suitably authorised facility.
Orange Waste Bags
Orange clinical waste bags are for infectious or potentially infectious soft clinical waste contaminated with blood/bodily fluids e.g. dressings, swabs, wipes, gloves, gowns, masks, aprons, and blood bags.
Orange-stream waste can be sent for disinfection by alternative treatment at a suitably authorised facility.
Tiger bags
Offensive, non-infectious waste such as nappies and incontinence pads, or soft items contaminated with offensive clinical waste.
Tiger-stream waste may be sent for incineration at ‘energy from waste’ (EfW) facilities.
Black bags
General waste such as flowers, paper hand towels, packaging, newspapers. Do not dispose of clinical waste in domestic waste bags as this can spread disease.
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Remember...
Do not use for the disposal of free liquids.
Do not use for the disposal of sharps or rigid items likely to puncture the bag.
Clinical waste bags should be filled no more than two thirds full OR to a maximum weight of 8kg, whichever is reached first.
Clinical waste disposal bags should be sealed at the point of production using the swan-neck method.
Frequently asked questions
Orange clinical waste bags are intended for infectious or potentially infectious soft waste contaminated with blood or bodily fluids. Items such as dressings, swabs, wipes, gloves, gowns, masks, aprons, and blood bags fall into this category. However, they should not be used for waste contaminated with anatomical matter, chemicals, or medicines such waste should be placed in yellow bags for incineration.
Clinical waste bags should be filled no more than two-thirds full or to a maximum weight of 8kg, whichever is reached first. This practice ensures safe handling and compliance with disposal regulations.
Before disposal, clinical waste bags should be sealed at the point of production using the swan neck method. This involves twisting the neck of the bag and securing it to prevent leakage or exposure during handling and transport.
Sharps waste, such as needles and syringes, should not be disposed of in clinical waste bags. Instead, they must be placed in designated sharps containers to prevent injury and ensure safe disposal.
Tiger striped clinical waste bags are used for disposing of offensive, non-infectious waste, such as nappies and incontinence pads, or other soft items contaminated with offensive waste. These bags are suitable for waste that does not pose an infection risk but is considered unpleasant.
Clinical waste bags should not be used to dispose of free liquids. Disposing of liquids in this manner can lead to leakage and environmental contamination. It's important to follow guidelines for the disposal of liquid waste to ensure safety and compliance.
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