Which waste category includes needles, scalpels, and other sharp items contaminated with blood or body fluids?

• A. Hazardous glass and plastics
• B. Non-hazardous trash
• C. Sharps
• D. Waste or surplus chemicals

Answer: (C)

In healthcare and lab settings, items like needles and scalpels that are contaminated with blood or body fluids are categorized as sharps because they can pierce skin and cause infections. This category is designed to prevent injuries by using puncture‑resistant containers and proper disposal procedures specifically for any sharp object that could cut or puncture a bag, especially when biohazards are present. The other options refer to different types of waste: broken glass and plastics that may be chemically hazardous, general non-hazardous trash, or chemical waste rather than biological sharps. So, the sharps category is the correct fit for these contaminated sharp items.