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
16-20 Johansson Rd, Wingfield SA 5013
Phone: (08) 8262 4558
Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday
Fee: No Fees Apply
Siltech Pty Ltd
Drop Off Address: 1 Deeds Road, Camden Park
Phone: 1300 745 832
Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday
Fee: No Fees Apply
Red Cross
In South Australia, Siltech has developed a relationship with the Head Office of Red Cross to collect x-ray films for recycling. Members of the public have been encouraged to drop off x-rays at Red Cross Centres.
The relationship with Red Cross realises two benefits to the community:
- The reduction of x-ray film to landfill sites, and
- The revenue earned by Red Cross for the silver value of the x-ray film, which they inject back into the community.
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.
