X-ray films contain silver in the form of halides, which can be extracted and converted into pure silver.
Mail X-Rays Direct
If you have small quantities, simply place them in an envelope and post to:
CMA EcoCycle
5-11 Reo Crescent
Campbellfield VIC 3073
Siltech Pty Ltd
'X-Ray Recycling'
PO Box 463
Reservoir VIC 3073
Drop off your X-Rays
CMA EcoCycle
Lot 2148 & 2149 McKinnon Rd, Berrimah NT 0828
Phone: (08) 8932 2773
Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday
Phone: (08) 8932 2773
Siltech Pty Ltd
Drop Off Address: Storage Unit A 172 U Store-It 986 Stuart Hwy, Pinelands
Phone: 1300 745 832
Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday
Fee: No Fees Apply
Arrange a Pick-Up for Large Volumes of X-Rays
If you have x-ray volumes over 20kg, you can arrange a collection from:
- CMA in most areas. To find out more, contact CMA at CMA EcoCycle or on (03) 9308 9415.
- Siltech in most areas. To find out more, contact Siltech on 1300 745 832.
About X-Ray Recycling
- X-ray films are processed in a refinery to extract the silver.
- The x-ray films are heated using temperatures of over 1,000 degrees celsius.
- The silver is extracted and converted into a more pure silver form.
- The silver can then be reused for things such as silver solder, jewellery, the silver plating of utensils, electrical components and film manufacture.
- CMA Ecocycle and Siltech will safely and confidentially destroy your records, however if you dispose of these yourself send just the film.
