Waste that has had contact with blood or other body fluids is considered contaminated and is disposed of as which of the following types of waste in most states?

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Contaminated waste that has had contact with blood or other body fluids (i.e.,barriers or patient napkins)is disposed of as general waste in most states.
Hazardous waste includes chemicals and materials,not body fluids.
OSHA and the CDC,but not most states,consider this type of waste to be contaminated.
Biohazardous waste includes blood,blood-soaked materials,pathologic waste,and sharps.

Waste That Has Had Contact with Blood or Other Body