Solid waste | Biohazardous waste | Hazardous chemical waste | Medical waste |
Waste commonly known as trash, garbage, or municipal solid waste These wastes are recycled or discarded in a sanitary landfill | Waste that is able to transmit infectious diseases These wastes are commonly known as infectious waste or red bag waste Considered sharps, cultures, human blood, human products, etc. | Waste that has potentially harmful characteristics These wastes are classified and managed through the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (US EPA) | All waste that is enerated at healthcare facilities (i.e., hospitals, clinics, physician offices, dental offices, blood banks, veterinary hospitals/clinics, and medical research facilities) |