An X-ray film contains important personal information that should only be kept at a secure medical facility. When medical facilities are no longer able to store the films, a safe and reliable method must be used to dispose of the material. X-ray film recycling in Bakersfield, CA is an efficient method to dispose of the materials is through an x-ray film recovery company. X-ray film companies are able to properly dispose of the material within the silver and protect a patient’s right to privacy.
X-ray recovery companies are able to extract three important materials from the dental xray film. These materials include the plastic part of the film, paper, and the metal contained within the film. The scrap metal buyer is able to to recycle the material at reasonable scrap metal prices.
The primary reason for safe disposal of the film is due to the private information the film contains. As a result of the health insurance portability and accountability act there are legal requirements on properly disposing x-ray films. With xray film recycling, in news the paper that is contained within the film contains confidential information and will be just destroyed to protect personal information.
Once the paper has been removed for disposal, silver recovery from x-ray film can take place. X-ray films contain the largest amount of silver used in the world and due to the demand for the material silver has become quite scarce. Silver recycler allows silver to be reused and also maintain the level of silver the world has access to.
In addition to the silver, NDT film and medical documents the x-ray contains hazardous material contained within. During the recycling process the hazardous material is safely contained and also follows the guidelines created by the Environmental Protection Agency Act.
For companies that are seeking proper disposal of their x-ray films Industrial Surplus Inc. is an experienced xray recycling company that is able to remove all of the disposable films. The company is prompt and is able to recycle the film in a safe manner. The film is able to be disposed of through scrap metal recycling and does not negatively impact our environment and cause additional health and safety problems.
