By Asiya Muhammed –Across South Asia, institutions from hospitals to universities and government offices have no shortage of waste management policies. Biomedical waste left in open bins, hazardous chemicals poured down drains, and overflowing bins where plastic, paper, and food waste are all dumped together. Proper disposal of waste is essential as improper disposal of biomedical waste can lead to contamination of nearby water sources, open dumping increases the risk of infectious diseases like hepatitis, HIV, and others among sanitation workers and waste pickers. Most countries have clear biomedical waste rules, municipal solid waste guidelines, and environmental regulations. European hospitals are required to publish annual waste management reports to ensure transparency and accountability.