What can you tell me about the toxicity characteristics of Carestream Health radiographic films?
Representative X-ray films, both processed and unprocessed, were tested based on U.S. EPA’s Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP). These representative samples did not exhibit the Toxicity Characteristic (TC). In addition, these films do not exhibit the other hazardous waste characteristics of ignitability, corrosivity, or reactivity. As a result, Carestream Health radiographic films are not considered hazardous wastes based on U.S. EPA regulations and can be disposed of safely in a municipal or industrial landfill. This conclusion, however, does not preempt state or local laws and programs. Contact your state and local governments to determine if any additional disposal requirements apply. Even though Carestream Health radiographic films can be disposed of safely in a municipal or industrial landfill, you may want to consider a more environmentally sound option. Film reclamation and recycling is the preferred end of life management method versus landfill disposal. Contact
