Hazardous and Biohazardous Waste Disposal Bags and Containers
Durable containers and holders designed specifically to collect hazardous and biohazardous waste. Available in plastic, metal, and incinerable cardboard. All styles (except wire-frame holders) are clearly marked with the universal biohazard symbol, hazardous waste labeling, or are bright red in color for easy identification.
Hazardous and Biohazardous Waste Overview
Any waste that may contain contaminated, infectious, or chemically dangerous substances is considered hazardous or biohazardous. This includes:
- Biohazardous waste: materials that may spread disease in humans, animals, or the environment. Examples include:
- Sharps (needles, blades, glass)
- Certain body fluids
- Human and animal blood or tissue
- Recombinant DNA
- Animal or plant pathogens
These wastes must be separated from general waste and disposed of using approved biohazard containers or bags.
- Hazardous waste: substances that pose chemical or physical risks. Categories include:
- Corrosive – strong acids, bases, cleaning agents
- Reactive – unstable or explosive chemicals, oxidizers
- Toxic – heavy metals, pesticides, poisonous compounds
Improper disposal may cause harm to people, animals, and the environment, making proper containment and disposal essential.
Both categories of waste should always be identified, segregated, and disposed of using appropriate, clearly labeled containers in compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
Waste Management Products
Biohazard Waste Bags
Available with or without a warning label. For the economical, safe disposal of contaminated labware, or for autoclave sterilization.
Biohazard Cartons
Used for disposal or incineration of infectious and single-use non-sharps waste.
Biohazard Cans and Canisters
Safety waste cans and canisters for storing contaminated products and other regulated waste, as well as dispensing and transporting hazardous materials.
Hazardous Waste Containers
Specially designed containers for the collection of chemical, toxic, or reactive waste. Available in various materials and capacities for safe handling, transport, and disposal.
Disposal Waste Systems
Safety waste systems designed for maximum protection from both hazardous and biohazardous waste, including chemical liquids, infectious solids, and sharps.
MTC Bio Bowtie™ Biohazard bags, autoclave bag with drawstring, PE, 25 x 35in. (64 x 89cm), with marking area and sterilization indicator, 100/pk
MTC Bio’s new BowTie™ Biohazard Bags apply a modern touch to a basic lab necessity that hasn’t been improved in decades. These clearly marked bags are equiped with an exclusive easy-pull drawstring. They also include a sterilization indicator area that changes color after autoclaving, for foolproof verification of sterility. Bags are clearly marked with biohazard symbols and includes a large white marking area for custom identification. BowTie™ Bags are made of HDPE and are suitable for autoclaving at 121°C cycles.
Med Vet International BioHazard Bag, J0724, 100/Pack
Handy size bag and holder are ideal for collecting lab samples like blood tubes. Bag stays open until you are ready to dispose of it. These 1.5mm thick polypropylene bags can be safely autoclaved. An indicator patch darkens when sterilized. Very inexpensive. 3.6" x 5.1" x 8.4." 100/pk.