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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety Kleen (San Jose) | 1147 N 10th Street | San Jose | Safe Disposal | Pick-up for a Fee | ||
| Safety Kleen Systems (Rohnert Park) | 5750 Commerce Blvd | Rohnert Park | Recycle | Pick-up for a Fee | ||
| Safety Kleen Systems (Sacramento) | 6000 88th Street | Sacramento | Recycle | Pick-up for a Fee | ||
| SCRAP | 801 Toland St. | San Francisco | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| West County HHW Collection Facility | 101 Pittsburg Ave. | Richmond | Safe Disposal | Free Drop-off, Drop-off for a Fee |
