Biohazard Containers: Reducing Healthcare Waste Handling Risk

Biohazard containers reduce risk by keeping infectious or potentially infectious healthcare waste separate, contained and ready for collection.

What risks do they reduce?

Correct containers help reduce leakage, contamination, incorrect disposal, staff confusion and unsafe handling by cleaners or waste teams.

Where they are used

Clinics, hospitals, laboratories, dental rooms, old age homes, treatment rooms and cleaning teams may use biohazard containers for suitable healthcare risk waste.

Container rules

• Use the right container for the waste type.
• Keep sharps separate.
• Do not overfill.
• Seal before collection.
• Store away from public access.

How MNE helps

MNE Waste Management supplies biohazard containers and supports collection planning for South African healthcare facilities.