How to Recycle Old X-Ray Film
I work for a Veterinary Clinic and we are in need of purging old x-rays films. How do we go about getting them recycled? From Sandy in Louisville, Kentucky
Hi Sandy,
The way to go about recycling old x-ray film will really depend on how much you have. For small amounts less than 200 lbs it is not worth paying for transportation and we would recommend taking them somewhere more locally. You could check your local recycling center. However, their conditions vary so you might want to call first to see if they do take X-ray film.
For large amounts we can help you arrange freight, as well as return a payment back to you for the silver content we extract from the x-ray film. If your shipment is worth refining, we would recommend separating the X-ray film from the jackets so you are only transporting the necessary material to the refining facility.
If you can provide a more accurate measure for how much X-ray film you are dealing with, we can give you a more accurate estimate.
Tags: silver refining, x ray film, x ray film recycling
May 2nd, 2010 at 5:56 pm
We have about 1,000 ibs of old medical office xray film. Do you have a buyer in mid Missouri to contact?
May 7th, 2010 at 11:40 am
Hi George,
Our central offices and refining facility is actually located in Mexico, Missouri – near Columbia. We could assist you in transporting your X-rays, as well as set up an X-ray program in your facility so you are recycling these items on a regular basis. Contact us at (800) 835-0478 so we can talk more about your options. Thanks!
October 17th, 2011 at 10:35 am
I have 1000-1500 lb industrial film I want to get re fined. How do I do it