Question

Human Anatomical wastes are put in ________ colour coded container.

• A. Green
• B. Yellow
• C. Blue
• D. Red

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Yellow

• According to the Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules (2016), biological waste categorization is strictly regulated to prevent environmental contamination and the spread of infections.
• Yellow Category Containers: Human anatomical waste, animal anatomical waste, soiled waste (items contaminated with blood or body fluids), biotechnology waste, and discarded medicines are disposed of in yellow-colored, non-chlorinated plastic bags or containers.
• Treatment Method: The primary method for treating yellow-category waste is incineration or plasma pyrolysis, followed by deep burial in authorized sites where incineration facilities are unavailable.
• Red Category Containers: This category is designated for contaminated waste (recyclable) such as tubes, bottles, intravenous sets, catheters, and urine bags. These are treated via autoclaving, micro-waving, or hydroclaving, followed by shredding.
• White (Translucent) Category Containers: Used exclusively for waste sharps including metals, needles, syringes with fixed needles, scalpels, and blades. These undergo autoclaving or dry heat sterilization followed by shredding or mutilation.
• Blue Category Containers: Reserved for glassware and metallic body implants. These are treated by disinfection or autoclaving and then sent for recycling.