Question
Broken ampula is thrown into which coloured bin?
| A. |
Red |
| B. |
Yellow |
| C. |
Blue |
| D. |
Black |
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Correct Answer » C Explanation |
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| Colour Code | Type of Waste | Examples | Treatment / Disposal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow | Incinerable waste | Human anatomical waste, animal anatomical waste, placenta, soiled dressings, blood-soaked cotton, microbiology waste, expired medicines, chemical waste | Incineration, plasma pyrolysis, deep burial |
| Red | Contaminated recyclable plastic waste | IV sets, tubing, catheters, urine bags, syringes (without needle), gloves | Autoclaving/microwaving/hydroclaving followed by recycling |
| White (Translucent) | Waste sharps including metals | Needles, scalpels, blades, lancets, syringes with fixed needles | Sterilization followed by shredding/encapsulation |
| Blue | Glassware and metallic implants | Broken glassware, broken ampoules, glass bottles, vials, medicine bottles, metallic implants | Disinfection and recycling |