Question

Suppose that Louisa is cut by broken glass during a lab accident. Which is the proper place to dispose of the paper towels that are used to clean up the blood?
broken glass container
hazardous waste container
spilled chemicals container
classroom waste container

Answer 1

None of the above. Paper towels contaminated with blood are biohazardous and must be disposed of in a biohazard/regulated medical waste container (e.g., a red biohazard bag or labeled biohazard bin).

- Broken glass containers are for glass/sharps only.
- Chemical or ordinary classroom trash containers are inappropriate for blood-contaminated materials.