Waste Management

Waste management in a hygiene context covers the identification, segregation, containment, transport, treatment, and disposal of waste streams — including general, recyclable, clinical, sharps, and hazardous chemical waste — to prevent infection, injury, and environmental harm.

Poorly managed waste is a reservoir for pathogens and a source of occupational injury; structured waste management is a core pillar of infection prevention and environmental hygiene.

Implemented via colour-coded bags, sharps containers, documented disposal routes, and staff training in hospitals, laboratories, and food operations.