Household Hazardous Waste
This item should never be put in a curbside bin. For more information visit our household hazardous waste page.
X-Ray Film
X-Ray film is photographic material consisting of a base of celluloid covered with a photographic emulsion like silver halide crystals, and used to make negatives or transparencies in the medical, dental, and industrial fields.
X-ray recycling services including the chemical removal and recycling of silver from imaging films which is mostly polyester.
For x-ray machine disposal, refer to the California Department of Public Health guidelines around removal requirements from RHB registration and disposal. Registrants should contact the manufacturer, distributor, or a radiation machine service company for disposal information, guidance, and on-site needs.
Vendors
| Vendor | Address | City | Destination | Disposal Method | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda County Business Hazardous Waste Program (Hayward Facility) | 2091 West Winton Avenue | Hayward | Safe Disposal | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste Program (Hayward Facility) | 2091 West Winton Avenue | Hayward | Safe Disposal | Free Drop-off | ||
| B.W Recycling Inc. | 2035 SW 31st Ave | Hallandale | Recycle | Buyback Pick-up | Free pickup for loads of 50lbs and over. Medical, Lithographic, Industrial (NDE film and Kodak Industrex, Indux, Fomadux, Fujifilm). | |
| Alameda County Business Hazardous Waste Program (Fremont Facility) | 41149 Boyce Rd. | Fremont | Safe Disposal | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste Program (Fremont Facility) |
41149 Boyce Rd. (At the Fremont Transfer Station - follow the trucks) |
Fremont | Safe Disposal | Free Drop-off |
