Which of the following is an example of biomedical waste?

• A. Blood, blood products, and body fluids from humans and other primates
• B. Clean glass
• C. Plain paper
• D. Food waste

Answer: (A)

Biomedical waste includes materials from medical activities that could harbor infectious agents. Blood, blood products, and body fluids from humans and other primates are examples because they can carry pathogens and require special handling, containment, labeling, and disposal to prevent exposure and infection. The other items are not considered biomedical waste unless they are contaminated with infectious material; clean glass, plain paper, and food waste are typically treated as general waste or recyclables unless they have been contaminated. So this material best fits biomedical waste due to its potential to spread infection.