Which waste is designated to the yellow bin?

The yellow bin is designated for disposal of trace hazardous drugs and chemotherapeutic waste. This classification is essential because these materials can pose significant risks to health and the environment. Chemotherapy agents, for example, have potent effects even in minuscule amounts, which is why they require specialized handling and disposal procedures to protect healthcare workers and the community alike.

Trace hazardous drugs typically include items that have been contaminated with chemotherapeutic agents but are not classified as bulk hazardous waste. This includes items like empty vials, syringes that have been used with these drugs, and personal protective equipment used during their administration. Proper disposal in the yellow bin ensures that these substances are managed in a way that prevents exposure and environmental contamination.

Other waste types, such as regular hazardous waste, biodegradable waste, and standard medical waste, have their own designated bins to ensure safe and compliant disposal, but they do not fall under the specific protocols and regulations governing the disposal of trace hazardous drugs. Thus, the yellow bin’s primary function is to specifically address the needs associated with these hazardous drug residues.