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.
Alkali Scientific CellPro™ BenchBin™ Biohazard Waste Container, Benchtop Biohazard Bin, 3L
BenchBin™ is a personal Biohazard waste container that any researcher can benefit from. Use with 8.5 x 11in. autoclave bags to contain biological waste for subsequent processing or forget the autoclave bag and use the BenchBin as a waste container for non-hazardous materials. The red cover is easily removed from the inner basin for easy emptying of contents. Perfect for pipette, tips, microcentrifuge tubes, and gloves, the BenchBin features a push to open/close lid that keeps materials covered and your bench neat. Safely dispose of tips, tubes, gloves, etc. Secures and covers hazardous waste Easy push open/close spring lid Compact footprint – 7 x 5 x 7in.
Research Products International Corp BioHazard Disposal Bags with Warning Label and Sterilization Indicator, Polypropylene, 15-20 Gal, 24 x 36 Inch Bag, 1.5mil Thick, 100/PK
Great economical solution for safe disposal of used pipettes, Petri dishes, multi-well cell culture plates, cell culture flasks, culture plates, membrane filters and other biohazard wastes.
• Transparent polypropylene; 0.03mm (1.5 mil) thick
• High temperature autoclavable at a maximum of 135˚C (275˚F)
• Plain, non-printed bags can also be used as conventional trash can liners
• Sterilization indicator patch darkens when exposed to steam sterilization for 20 minutes
• Bags with biohazard warning label contain standard biohazard warning symbol and precautionary procedures in four languages: English, French, German, and Spanish
Alkali Scientific Biohazard Specimen Transport Bag, 6"×9", LDPE, Tamper Evident Adhesive Closure with Seperate Document Pouch, 100/Pk, 1000/Case, without Absorbent Pad, Bottom Tear Line
This 6" × 9" Biohazard Specimen Transport Bag is manufactured from 2 mil gauge polyethylene (PE) and designed for the secure handling and transport of clinical and laboratory specimens. The glue closure provides a liquid tight, tamper evident seal to help protect specimen integrity during transit. Users simply peel off the liner to expose the adhesive and press to close, creating a reliable seal with visible evidence of tampering. The dual pouch design includes a rear pouch for specimen containment and an attached front document compartment for labels and paperwork, helping keep documentation separate from specimens. Clearly printed with the universal biohazard symbol, these bags are suitable for hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, clinics, and drug testing applications where safe specimen transport and clear identification are essential.
Elkay Plastics Company Liner Linear Low Density Red Infectious Waste Print 2 Gallon Capacity 1.5 mil 11 X 14 500 per Roll
These liners are stronger than their low density polyethylene counterparts. Linear low density liners come with star-sealed bottoms and protect the handler from its contents. All bags display the biohazard symbol and warnings in English and Spanish. Meets federal and state regulations for tear resistance of 480 grams (ASTM D1922) and impact resistance of 165 grams (ASTM D1709).