X-Ray Recycling

X-Ray Films

X- Ray films contain halides (a form of silver) which when recycled can be extracted, and converted into pure silver.

See below for recycling opportunities:

Community Recycling Centres

Some Community Recycling Centres (CRC’s) in neighbouring Local Government Areas may accept x-rays for recycling (remove from envelopes) such as Thornleigh Community Recycling Centre at 29 Sefton Rd, Thornleigh. More information is available on the Hornsby Council website.

For details of other CRC’s, see www.cleanout.com.au

Household Chemical CleanOut Events

X-Rays are accepted at Household Chemical CleanOut Events. For details of our next event, please see our Chemical Waste Disposal page. For details of other Chemical CleanOut Events, please see www.cleanout.com.au

Medical Imaging Practices

Medical imaging centres may accept old x-rays for recycling. Before dropping x-rays off at your local centre, you may like to call ahead to confirm.

Recycling Near You

For a list of other organisations accepting x-rays for recycling, please see www.recyclingnearyou.com.au. Please note that fees may apply.