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The management of biomedical waste (BMW) has grown to be a major concern for healthcare practitioners due to the increased risk of infection and harm. Handling medical waste improperly can have detrimental effects on one's health. The hospital personnel in every healthcare setting urgently need to be made more aware of BMWM. It is not only legally required but also socially responsible to handle biological waste effectively. Assessing staff nurses' knowledge of biomedical waste management and determining the relationship between chosen demographic characteristics and staff nurses' degree of knowledge about BMW management were the goals. The nursing staff members who interact with BMW were the participants in a descriptive cross-sectional study. A semi-structured survey was used to gather the data. Findings reveal that 20% of staff nurses had inadequate knowledge, whereas 50% had high knowledge. Knowledge of qualified biomedical waste management and the length of their clinical practice were shown to be significantly correlated (p<0.05). Results show that twenty percent of staff nurses lacked expertise, whereas fifty percent had strong knowledge. Knowledge of qualified biomedical waste management and the duration of their clinical practice were shown to be significantly correlated (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Because staff nurses handle biomedical waste directly, they should receive regular training and supervision are essential for better healthcare waste management and implementation.