Effective waste segregation is the cornerstone of proper waste management, especially in healthcare, commercial, industrial, and domestic settings. It ensures safe disposal, promotes recycling, and minimizes the environmental impact of waste.

In Kenya and across the globe, waste is commonly categorized into four main types. Understanding these categories is essential for compliance, safety, and sustainability.

Why Waste Segregation Matters

• ✅ Reduces health risks to cleaners, healthcare workers, and the public

• ✅ Ensures hazardous waste is treated and disposed of correctly

• ✅ Makes recycling and composting more efficient

• ✅ Helps institutions meet legal and environmental regulations

• ✅ Lowers waste disposal costs

At Kejani Cleaning Services Limited, we offer a range of color-coded bins and waste bags that support effective waste segregation for homes, offices, schools, hospitals, and industries in Kenya.

The 4 Main Types of Waste Segregation

1. General Waste (Non-Hazardous Waste)

Color Code: Black or Green (depending on region)
Examples:

• Food scraps

• Plastic wrappers

• Paper waste

• Cardboard

• Non-recyclable packaging

This is everyday waste that doesn’t pose a risk to health or the environment. It can be collected in standard waste bins and is often sent to landfills or composting facilities.

🟢 In environmentally-conscious setups, biodegradable and compostable waste from this category can be separated into green bins for composting.

2. Infectious or Hazardous Waste

Color Code: Yellow
Examples:

• Used PPE (masks, gloves)

• Sharps (needles, syringes)

• Blood-stained cotton

• Contaminated medical supplies

• Laboratory cultures

This waste poses a high risk of infection and contamination and must be handled and disposed of with care. It’s common in healthcare, research, and veterinary environments.

🚮 Kejani supplies biohazard yellow pedal bins with lids and medical-grade liners designed for this type of waste.

3. Recyclable Waste

Color Code: Blue
Examples:

• Glass bottles

• Metal cans

• Plastic containers

• Newspapers and magazines

• Cardboard boxes

Recyclables should be clean and dry to prevent contamination. Offices, institutions, and industrial setups benefit greatly from separating these materials to reduce landfill use and support Kenya’s recycling initiatives.

🔵 At Kejani, we offer blue recycling bins in multiple sizes and styles, including pedal bins and swing-top bins.

4. Organic or Biodegradable Waste

Color Code: Green
Examples:

• Fruit and vegetable peels

• Garden clippings

• Leftover food

• Coffee grounds

• Grass or leaves

This waste can be composted to produce natural fertilizer. It’s ideal for homes, restaurants, schools, and institutions interested in eco-friendly waste disposal.

🌿 Compost bins and green liners are available at Kejani Cleaning to help manage this waste stream efficiently.

Summary Table of the 4 Waste Categories

Tools for Waste Segregation in Kenya

Kejani Cleaning Services Limited stocks a full range of waste segregation waste bins, including:

• ✅ Color-coded pedal bins (18L to 240L)

• ✅ Medical waste bins with biohazard labels

• ✅ Color-coded garbage bags

• ✅ Multi-bin trolleys for hospitals or clinics

• ✅ Outdoor wheelie bins with color lids

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Tips for Proper Waste Segregation

• Educate staff and household members on waste types

• Label all bins clearly

• Use liners to simplify disposal and cleaning

• Avoid mixing recyclables with food waste

• Clean and dry recyclables before disposal

• Store bins in ventilated and covered areas

Who Needs Waste Segregation?

• 🏥 Hospitals and medical centers (per NEMA & MoH guidelines)

• 🏫 Schools and colleges

• 🏢 Offices and corporate buildings

• 🏠 Homes

• 🏭 Industrial and commercial sites

• 🏨 Hotels and restaurants

Conclusion

Understanding the 4 types of waste segregation is a vital step toward achieving better sanitation, safety, and sustainability in Kenya. Whether you’re managing a hospital, office, or home, Kejani Cleaning Services Limited is here to help you set up and maintain an effective waste segregation system.

📞 Need help implementing a color-coded bin system?
Contact us today or visit our Waste segregation Collection to order online.