Biohazard bags come in a range of colors that designate their contents. This color-coding acts as the label, saving time and simplifying the disposal process.
Red Biohazard Waste Bags indicate medical waste. This includes medical tools for testing including swabs, gauze pads, bandages, etc. Used hypodermic needles should not be disposed of in red medical waste bags, and should be put in a plastic needle disposal box, which can then be put in a red medical trash bag. They are printed in both Spanish and English.
Yellow Biohazard Waste Bags indicate infectious linen. They are used by housekeeping in hospitals or medical facilities while turning over rooms. They are printed in both Spanish and English.
Blue Biohazard Waste Bags indicate soiled linen. They are not marked with a biohazard label as they are not infectious. These are also used by housekeeping for turning over rooms. They are printed in both Spanish and English.