Effective segregation of hospital waste is crucial for safe and efficient disposal. Waste should be separated at the point of generation into clearly labelled bins: infectious waste in yellow containers, sharps (like needles and blades) in puncture-proof containers, pharmaceutical waste in blue containers, and general waste in black or green containers. This segregation ensures that each type of waste is treated and disposed of in accordance with health and safety regulations, minimising the risk of contamination and spread of infectious diseases.