Tiger stripe bags are being rolled out across Trust vehicles during 2024–25, replacing orange bags for non-infectious waste. If tiger stripe bags are not yet on your vehicle, use orange bags for non-infectious waste until stocks are replaced.
Tiger Stripe Bag
Black and yellow stripes
Now in use — replaces orange for non-infectious
Use for
Non-infectious waste — routine waste from patient contact that does not include blood, body fluids, sharps or medicines
- Packaging and wrappers
- Gloves from non-infectious contact
- Paper towels
- Non-contaminated dressings
- Disposable equipment not in contact with body fluids
Do not use for
Anything contaminated with blood or body fluids, sharps, medicines, or waste from a suspected infectious patient
Disposal
Collected by Make Ready Team as offensive waste. Seal when three-quarters full — do not overfill.