What’s the difference between biological waste and regular waste?

Biological waste, also known as RMW, biohazardous waste, or medical waste is any waste that contains/is soaked in blood or potentially infectious material. This type of waste must be sterilized before disposal, usually carried out by high heat autoclave. Regular waste can be disposed of without sterilization and is typically sent directly to landfill. Some common things often thrown away as biological waste are feces, urine, and band aids. Assuming these items are not infectious, they can be disposed of in the trash.