Infectious Waste/Biological Waste

Disposal Types

  • Animal Pathogens: Pathogenic microorganisms that can cause disease in animals;
  • Biohazardous Waste: Includes bloodborne pathogens, infectious wastes, animal pathogens and plant pathogens;
  • Bloodborne Pathogens: Pathological microorganisms found in human blood that can cause diseases in humans. Examples are the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and the Hepatitis B Virus (HBV);
  • Infectious Waste: Human or animal pathogenic cultures and tissue body fluids.
  • Sharps: Anything that can cause a cut or puncture to humans, including but not limited to syringes, needles, scalpel blades, razor blades and disposable pipettes;
  • Plant Pathogens: Pathogenic microorganisms that can cause diseases in plants.