Biomedical waste is the waste that is generated during the diagnosis, treatment or immunization of human beings or animals, or in research activities pertaining thereto or in production or testing of biologicals. There are various types of biomedical wastes. Each type has to be disposed according to its characteristics. Various vital steps for safe and scientific management of biomedical waste are segregation, storage, transportation, treatment and disposal. The biomedical rules have recommended different color codes for waste containers in which different types of wastes needs to be stored.