Bio-Medical Waste Management Bio-Medical Waste Management: Collection, Segregation, Transportation, and Management in the Community 1. Introduction Bio-Medical Waste (BMW) refers to any waste generated during diagnosis, treatment, or research related to healthcare activities. Proper bio-medical waste management is crucial to prevent infections, environmental pollution, and public health hazards. Definition of Bio-Medical Waste According to the Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules (2016) by the Ministry of Environment, Government of India, bio-medical waste