Biological Medical Waste, Biomedical waste, also known as hospital waste, consists of waste materials that contain infectious or potentially infectious substances produced during the treatment of humans or animals, as well as in biologics research. This type of Biological Medical Waste may also encompass materials associated with the production of biomedical waste that appear to be of medical or laboratory origin, such as packaging, unused bandages, and infusion kits. Additionally, research laboratory waste containing biomolecules or organisms that are restricted from environmental release is considered biomedical waste. Discarded sharps, whether contaminated or not, are classified as biomedical waste due to the risk of blood contamination and the potential for causing injury if not properly contained and disposed of. Biomedical waste falls under the category of biowaste and can be either solid or liquid. Examples of infectious biomedical waste include discarded blood, sharps, microbiological cultures, body parts, used bandages, gloves, and other medical supplies that may have come into contact with blood or body fluids. Waste sharps encompass used needles, scalpels, lancets, and other skin-penetrating devices that may be contaminated. Biomedical waste is produced from biological and medical activities related to the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of diseases. Common sources of biomedical waste include hospitals, health clinics, nursing homes, emergency medical services, medical research laboratories, physicians’ offices, dentists’ offices, veterinary hospitals, home health care services, and morgues or funeral homes. In healthcare settings, waste with these characteristics may also be referred to as medical or clinical waste.