Description
Our heavy-duty orange clinical waste bags are designed for the safe containment and disposal of infectious waste. Measuring 355mm x 720mm x 990mm and holding up to 12kg, these bags are suitable for use in hospitals, clinics, dental practices, veterinary surgeries, and laboratories.
The bright orange colour provides instant recognition for infectious waste, ensuring compliance with waste segregation regulations. Manufactured from strong, high-quality material, these bags help reduce risk, maintain hygiene, and ensure safe handling and disposal.
Waste Accepted in Orange Bags
- Infectious waste from human healthcare (e.g. hospitals, GP surgeries, dental practices)
- Infectious waste from veterinary care (e.g. vet surgeries, animal hospitals)
Items contaminated with infectious bodily fluids, such as:
- Dressings and bandages
- Swabs and gauze
- Disposable gloves, masks, and aprons
- Contaminated wipes and tissues
- Other single-use items exposed to infectious material
EWC Codes:
- 18 01 03* – Infectious waste from human healthcare and/or related research
- 18 02 02* – Infectious waste from veterinary care and/or related research
⚠️ Not for:
- Sharps (needles, syringes, scalpels → these go in sharps bins)
- Medicines or pharmaceuticals→ these go in Blue lid containers)
- Offensive hygiene waste (like nappies or sanitary products → these go in purple bags)
