What color is the safety trashcan designated for oily rags?

• A. White
• B. Blue
• C. Green
• D. Red

Answer: (C)

Color coding waste containers helps you quickly identify where to dispose of materials and reduce hazards. For oily rags, the designated safety trashcan is green. The green cue separates oily, potentially flammable waste from ordinary trash and recyclables, signaling that this material needs a specialized disposal method—typically a closed, metal container kept separate from other waste to minimize air exposure and prevent ignition. By using green for oily rag waste, you avoid mixing it with general waste or recycling and support safer handling throughout the facility. Other colors generally indicate different waste streams—white for general waste, blue for recyclables, red for hazardous or flammable liquids—so they aren’t used for oily rags in this scheme.