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.
Medegen Biohazardous Waste Bags, LLDPE Film, Coreless Roll
Meet ASTM™ Dart/Elmendorf and DOT CFR 49 173-197 requirements.
Medegen Biohazardous Waste Bags, LLDPE Film, Coreless Roll
These Biohazardous Waste Bags pass ASTMD1709-85, 165 Gram Dart Test.
Covidien RCRA Hazardous Waste Containers
Effectively segregate hazardous pharmaceutical waste in accordance with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
Minigrip™ LabGuard™ Biohazard Specimen Bags
Provide safe and secure transport of multiple samples
Cenmed™ Specimen Bag with Indicators
Transport specimens with Cenmed™ bags. Each bag is printed with an orange biohazard symbol and features a document pouch.
RD Plastics Reclosable Specimen Transport Bag
Light duty and available in both two or three wall construction
Alkali Scientific Biohazard Specimen Transport Bags, LDPE, Adhesive Closure with Tear Line, Liquid Tight, Separate Document Pouch, 8"×10", 1,000/Case, with Absorbent Pad
These Biohazard Specimen Transport Bags are manufactured from durable LDPE (polyethylene) and are designed for the secure transport and handling of clinical and laboratory specimens and bodily fluids. Primarily used by hospitals, laboratories, and anti doping agencies, they support safe specimen handling and regulatory compliance. Available in multiple options, the bags accommodate different specimen volumes and transport needs. Each bag features a liquid tight adhesive closure that forms a tamper evident seal once closed. A tear line enables easy opening while clearly indicating if the bag has been previously accessed. A separate front document pouch keeps labels and requisitions isolated from the specimen compartment. The bags display the universal biohazard symbol and comply with OSHA and NCCLS guidelines, with select variants including an integrated absorbent pad for additional leak protection.
Alkali Scientific Liquid Tight Biohazard Specimen Transport Bags with Absorbent Pad, LDPE, Adhesive Seal, Tear Line Top, 100/Pk, 1,000/Case, 8"x10"
These liquid tight biohazard specimen transport bags are manufactured from durable LDPE (low density polyethylene) and are designed to provide secure, leak resistant containment for biological specimens during collection, handling, and transport. Each bag is clearly printed with a biohazard symbol for quick identification and compliance with biosafety protocols. The specimen compartment features a liquid tight adhesive closure that helps prevent leaks and spills, making it suitable for liquid, semi liquid, and solid samples. A separate rear document pouch with an integrated flap securely holds labels, requisitions, and paperwork while keeping documentation isolated from the specimen compartment. A block head provides a clear writing area for specimen identification and tracking, and a tear line allows easy controlled opening. The flexible LDPE construction provides strength, durability, and reliable performance in laboratory and clinical environments.
Elkay Plastics Company Bag Specimen Transport 3 wall Clear with Removable Biohazard logo, Absorbent Pad and Outside Pouch, Reclosable Closure 1.75 mil 12 X 15 1,000 per Case
LKs Lab-Loc Reclosable Zipper Specimen Bags with Seal-N-Rip removable biohazard symbols provide an excellent means for securely transferring specimens in hospital and medical environments while helping to save on disposal costs. The bags have a special removable biohazard symbol which can be torn off and allows the bags to be disposed of with regular waste if they are uncontaminated. Absorbent pad in bag helps contain specimen spillage.
Elkay Plastics Company Bag Specimen Transport 3 wall Clear with Removable Biohazard logo, Absorbent Pad and Outside Pouch, Reclosable Closure 1.75 mil 8 X 10 1,000 per Case
LKs Lab-Loc Reclosable Zipper Specimen Bags with Seal-N-Rip removable biohazard symbols provide an excellent means for securely transferring specimens in hospital and medical environments while helping to save on disposal costs. The bags have a special removable biohazard symbol which can be torn off and allows the bags to be disposed of with regular waste if they are uncontaminated. Absorbent pad in bag helps contain specimen spillage.
