REVIEWED P2 OPTIONS
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Reviewed Dentistry OptionsFollowing are a list of options that have been reviewed by pollution prevention specialists. These options have worked at other facilities and may work at yours. |
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Proper disposal of fixer | ||
Keep used fixer out of drains. Do not discharge untreated fixer to storm or sanitary sewers. | ||
Collect used fixer | ||
Collect used fixer in an appropriately marked container. Recycling services will pick up used fixer and recover and sell the silver. | ||
Sell recovered silver | ||
Install a silver recovery unit designed for small quantities of waste material. Capture recovered silver and sell it to a metal reclaimer. | ||
Recycle used fixer, x-ray film, lead foils | ||
Recycle used fixer, x-ray film and lead foils through companies that accept them. Silver and lead should be kept out the wastebaskets and garbage cans. | ||
Capture and recycle amalgam | ||
Amalgam particles end up in the sewer ad wastewater. Use screens or traps to capture amalgam particles and recycle them. | ||
Use non-hazardous cleaners | ||
Use cleaners for developer systems that don't contain chromium. Check the MSDS sheet for any cleaner before purchasing it. Cleaners containing chromium must be disposed of as hazardous waste. |
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