Recycling X-Ray Films in the Brighton Council area

X-ray films contain silver in the form of halides, which can be extracted and converted into pure silver.

You can dispose your x-rays responsibly via the following methods;

Mail X-Rays Direct

If you have small quantities, simply place them in an envelope and post to:

Siltech Mechanical Services
'X-Ray Recycling'
PO Box 463
Reservoir VIC 3073

Arrange a Pick-Up for Large Volumes of X-Rays

If you have x-ray volumes over 20kg, Siltech can arrange an x-ray collection from most areas. To find out more, contact Robert Thompson on 0438 092 149.

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.
  • Siltech will safely and confidentially destroy your records, however if you dispose of these yourself send just the film.