Incineration is done for which of the following biomedical waste categories?: (A) 1 only, (B) 3, 6, and 7, (C) 1, 2, and 3, (D) 1, 2, 3, and 6
Answer is D. Color codingType of containerWaste categoryTreatment optionsYellowPlastic bagCat 1, 2, 3 & 6Incineration/deep burialRedDisinfected container/plastic bagCat 3, 6 & 7Autoclaving/Microwaving/Chemical treatmentBlue/White translucentPlastic bag/Puncture proof containerCat 4 & 7Autoclaving/Microwaving/Chemical treatment and Destruction/ShreddingBlackPlastic bagCat 5, 9 & 10 Disposal in secured landfillRef: Park; 23rd ed; Pg 794