BIOHAZARD WASTE 
Biohazardous waste, also called infectious waste or biomedical waste, is any waste containing infectious materials or potentially infectious substances. If liquid this waste can be disposed to the sanitary sewer or sent to a biohazard waste disposal company. Biohazardous wastes are handled in accordance with the UNMC and Nebraska Medicine Biosafety Policies and Procedures.
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Information on proper disposal of items in red biohazard waste bins: Biohazard Waste Guidance
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Information on how to install red bags and properly close red bags: Red Bags and Container Guidance
Video tutorial on how to install the red bags in the new Mediwaste red biohazard waste bins.
If you have questions regarding Biohazard Waste Disposal, please contact Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) at (402) 559-6356 or unmcehs@unmc.edu
Additional bins can be requested from Environmental Services (EVS) at (402) 559-4073.