Once xrays are taken, they are stored in medical files. Once these xrays are copied to a computer, they can be disposed of. The question becomes, where? Xray film of most types cannot be thrown away due to components of the film. These components poison the ground water as they degrade. These films also have private medical information embedded in them, necessitating secure disposal.
The solution to this issue for medical companies is recycling xray film that is no longer needed. If a recycling solution is needed in the Anaheim area, Industrial Surplus Inc. has an xray film recycling center in Anaheim. This xray film recycling center is part of the Industrial Surplus Inc. industrial recycling business. This center is an expert at silver recovery from x-ray film, and the PET plastic content of the film. The recovery center is large enough to serve the Anaheim, CA. Current scrap metal prices make silver a popular scrap metal recycling target. Scrap metal buyers appreciate the return they receieve from used xray film.
The center accepts NDT film and dental xray film as well, even though these are not a danger to the environment. This is different from a straight silver recycler or scrap metal buyer, and allows a medical facility dispose of their xrays at one location. During the xray recycling process, the silver is leached out with chemicals, and eventually sold as bars of silver to other companies. The PET is formed back into PET pellets and is used to form new industrial equipment. The company provides excellent customer service and is happy to arrange with any medical facility to transport their films to the recycling center. Using the recycling center saves the landfill, and allows reuse of components that are limited in nature. In addition, both the medical facility and the recovery companies are able to generate an income from the xray film disposal.
Medical facilities with old xrays that need disposal should contact Anahiem's x-ray film disposal center. They will receive quality service handled in an appropriate manner, clear up storage areas, and make a little money for their facility.
