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Proper disposal of biohazardous waste is imperative. Waste that is improperly disposed of can create serious health and safety hazards. Become familiar with where and how to properly dispose of your waste, and always be careful to do so! Caution and care will prevent accidents and facilitate a safe laboratory experience.
Your lab should have a waste station that contains disposal receptacles like these. Never place personal items in the area designated for biohazardous waste! Why do you think that is?
Dispose of Used Plates in the Biohazard Bag.
Dispose of Used Plates in the Biohazard Bag.
This is the biohazard bag. Used plated media goes in the biohazard bag. Paper towels and gloves only go in the bag if they have been used to clean up a spill. Do not put anything in the bag that can puncture the bag.
The biohazard bag is for used plated media.
What do you see in the bag? What do you not see in the bag?-
Dispose of Used Test Tubes in the White Basket.
Dispose of Used Test Tubes in the White Basket.
Test tubes go in the white baskets with the cap facing outward. What would happen if a tube of broth was placed cap-side-down in the basket?
The only items that go in the white test tube basket are unbroken tubes of media and organism.
Dispose of Slides and Broken Tubes In the Broken Glass Box.
Dispose of Slides and Broken Tubes In the Broken Glass Box.
Used student slides–not the prepared slides that have pre-printed labels on them–and any broken slides go in the broken glass box. Broken test tubes also go in the broken glass box. Never put glass in the biohazard bag; it can puncture the bag.
The broken glass box is also for used student slides.
Used student slides, broken slides, and broken test tubes go in the broken glass box.
Dispose of Pipets, Swabs, and Wooden Applicators in the Pipet Keeper.
Dispose of Pipets, Swabs, and Wooden Applicators in the Pipet Keeper.
Pipets, swabs, and wooden applicators go in the long box labeled Pipet Keeper. Never put these items in the biohazard bag; they can puncture the bag.
Pipets, swabs, and wooden applicators go in the Pipet Keeper.
Dispose of Non-Biohazardous Waste in the Garbage Cans
Dispose of Non-Biohazardous Waste in the Garbage Cans
Gloves, paper towels, used tape, and other refuse should be disposed of in the garbage can. The only exception to this is when such items have come into direct contact with bacterial growth, as in the case of a spill. Please do not leave garbage on the tables or in the student drawers!
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