Hazardous (and Universal) Waste Management
Silver-containing Waste: Undeveloped Radiographic Film

Undeveloped films contain high levels of silver and must be treated as hazardous waste. Collect and store unused film in a wide-mouthed, airtight container labeled “Hazardous Waste – Unused X-ray Film.” Once the container is full, have an approved hazardous waste transporter deliver it to an approved hazardous waste management facility.¹⁹ Developed radiographic films have little residual silver and may be disposed of as non-hazardous office waste for recycling or disposal.