Bagged clinical soft waste is stored in which bag?

• A. White sack
• B. Red sack
• C. Green sack
• D. Orange sack

Answer: (D)

Color coding in clinical waste management helps everyone handle materials safely and get them to the right treatment stream. Soft clinical waste—things like used dressings, swabs, and tissues contaminated with body fluids—needs to be identified clearly as clinical waste. In this system, that type of waste is placed in an orange bag. The orange bag signals to staff and waste contractors that the contents require clinical disposal (not general household waste) and should be treated accordingly, typically through designated clinical waste services. Remember, sharps have their own dedicated containment, and other colors indicate different waste streams. Always follow your local policy, as color codes can vary by region.