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)