X-Ray Film Recycling and Disposal

Why X-Ray Films Should Be Recycled

Businesses that use and process X-ray films often have thousands of films in storage that need to be properly disposed of. Today, the ideal way to remove this material is to use X-ray film recycling. Unlike other materials that can be recycled, X-ray films must be given special care. Here are the top reasons your business should opt for X-ray recycling as your main disposal method:

• Safety – X-ray films contain silver, and only a professional recycling company that specializes in this service can remove it properly.
• Confidentiality – Because of the information captured on X-rays, they must be disposed of carefully to avoid violating confidentiality agreements.
• Storage – Keeping X-rays in your facility for years takes up space and creates a problem as you get more patients. Recycling can help clear up your space for other uses.
• Sustainability – Recycling items instead of throwing them away helps prevent more waste from piling up in the nation’s landfills.

X-Ray Recycling Process

The process of X-ray destruction and recycling is a little different than other electronic materials and office waste. Once the X-rays are picked up from a medical provider’s location, we get to work. First, we go through the painstaking process of removing the X-ray films from their paper envelopes. Then, the films are ground down into smaller pieces. The leftover X-ray material is then washed with a special cleaner to help separate the silver from the X-ray material and plastic. The plastic from the X-ray can also be processed and reused for other items.

The Importance of Confidentiality

At TechWaste Recycling, one of our key focuses with our medical provider customers and X-ray recycling is helping you maintain confidentiality. We understand the importance of the HIPAA policies governing medical records, and we are HIPAA compliant and certified to handle records such as X-rays. When your business is on the line, it’s essential to choose a company that will help you stay compliant and secure and continue to ensure the sense of trust you need from your patients.

Environmentally Responsible Xray Disposal

TechWaste Recycling is proud of our commitment to being environmentally responsible. We practice safe handling of materials and electronic waste, so you can feel confident putting your trust in us to handle your X-ray materials with care and consideration. Our services help reduce the amount of medical records waste being put in the trash and environment. We are committed to helping facilities find alternative methods to throwing materials away, such as recycling or reusing. TechWaste prides itself on being EPA compliant and ISO 14001 certified.

Fast, Focused Customer Service

Our services are also convenient for any size facility or practice because we come to you. You don’t have to worry about gathering all your X-ray films together and transporting them to our location. Instead, you can reserve a pickup time at your location, and we handle the rest. Our staff can help work around your demanding schedule and provide plenty of options that are convenient for you during the X-ray disposal process.

Most of all, our service is dedicated to customer satisfaction. We want to help your facility be more efficient and ready for the next step with our recycling services. Our team has been dedicated to environmentally friendly waste services since 1998. We are committed to providing professional recycling services of sensitive materials and more to keep your company focused on its patients and practice. You can look to us to help you clear the clutter and keep the attention on your medical services instead of the giant paper trail.

If you need to remove your old X-rays, recycling is your best option. TechWaste Recycling has a variety of plans to help you get started on the process. Contact us for more details.