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(267) 345-3237
We are NAID certified buyers of all types of X-ray film. Our services are completely free — we handle everything from pickup to certified destruction documentation.
X-ray film contains silver halide crystals embedded in a gelatin emulsion coated onto a polyester base. When exposed to radiation and developed, metallic silver forms the image. This silver content — typically ranging from 5 to 15 grams per pound of film — makes used X-ray film a highly valuable recyclable commodity.
The silver is recovered through a process called hypo recovery or through incineration and smelting of the film base. Medical, dental, industrial, and printing films all contain recoverable silver, and M&R Recycling ensures you receive maximum value for every pound.
We remove X-ray film from envelopes, folders, jackets, spot paper, CDs, and any other packaging — at no charge to you.
We schedule and pay for pickup at your facility anywhere in the United States. No shipping costs, no hidden fees.
We provide a full certificate of recycling and destruction upon request, keeping your facility fully compliant with HIPAA and state regulations.
We are 100% NAID (National Association for Information Destruction) certified, ensuring your patient data and sensitive materials are handled with the highest level of security and compliance.
Medical X-ray film often contains protected health information (PHI) on the envelopes and jackets. Our NAID-certified process ensures all patient information is destroyed in full compliance with HIPAA regulations. We provide a certificate of destruction for every job, giving your facility complete peace of mind and a full audit trail.
Hospitals, imaging centers, clinics, dental offices, veterinary practices, and industrial inspection companies all trust M&R Recycling for compliant, hassle-free film recycling.
Beyond the financial return from silver recovery, recycling X-ray film is an environmental responsibility. The polyester base of X-ray film is non-biodegradable and should never be sent to a landfill. The silver content, if improperly disposed of, can leach into soil and groundwater.
By partnering with M&R Recycling, you ensure your film is processed responsibly, your silver value is maximized, and your facility remains fully compliant with all applicable regulations.