Justrite White 05910 6 Gallon Steel Biohazard Waste Can with Foot-Operated Self-Closing Lid

The Justrite White 05910 biohazard waste can is engineered for safe, temporary containment of infectious and regulated biological waste in medical and research laboratory environments. Constructed from leakproof white steel, this 6-gallon capacity waste container complies with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030 standards for segregation of biohazardous materials. Key features include a foot-operated self-closing lid to ensure hands-free operation, minimizing contamination risk during disposal. This waste can is particularly suitable for infectious waste management workflows in clinical diagnostics, molecular biology labs, and biotechnology research facilities focused on biosafety and contamination control. It supports the use of an optional biohazard bag (#05901) securely held around the top rim for enhanced usability. The container weighs 5.99 kilograms and is dimensioned at 57.91 cm × 51.82 cm × 57.91 cm, offering a robust and durable solution for regulated biomedical waste disposal essential in bioprocessing and molecular diagnostics applications. Please note, this unit is not intended for sharps waste containment.

This biohazard waste can is a critical component of biosafety management protocols widely used in clinical and biotechnology laboratories, supporting compliance with occupational safety regulations while facilitating efficient biomedical waste handling in research environments dedicated to synthetic biology, gene editing, and biomanufacturing workflows.