Industrial Surplus Inc. is a family owned and operated company interested in purchasing and recycling x-ray film and non-destructive testing film in the Dayton, Ohio area. Often, newspapers and plastics are the first things to come to mind when someone hears the word recycling. A silver recycler and xray film recycling are typically not the first thought. However recycling these things is cost-effective to a business owner and is beneficial for the environment.
Why would someone want to recycle dental xray film or use an xray recycling service? Well, x-ray film recycling became mandatory in 1996. At first glance, xray film appears to be a plastic or clear paper, but a closer look reveals that it is PET--Polyethylene Terephthalat--plastic and coated in silver. Simply tossing dental xray film in the trash could be comparable to tossing money in the garbage and damaging the environment. Eventually the film finds itself in a local landfill where the oils in the PET material and silver can leach into the ground water. Xray film recycling companies are also recovery companies that specialize in silver recovery from X-ray film. This is important because, not only is the film itself recycled by the silver recycler, but this rare, natural earth mineral is sold and used to make other products.This not only makes the silver recovery of x-ray films “green”, but a financial benefit to business owners as well.
X-ray recycling also includes NDT film--non-destructive testing--and not just medical and dental. NDT film is commonly used in dark rooms and for radiographic use. Kodak, Fujifilm and Agfa are a few of the more well-known non-destructive testing film manufacturers.
Safety and privacy measures are always taken to ensure patient confidentiality and destruction of all files when recycled. As well, Industrial Surplus Inc. is registered and in compliance with the EPA’s guidelines for earth-friendly recycling measures and HIPPA-- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act--guidelines for disposing of medical and patient-sensitive files.
Choosing a materials recycling company in Dayton does not have to be a daunting task. Industrial Surplus Incorporated is a member of the BBB and continually strives for customer satisfaction.
