Medical & Pharmaceuticals recycling
How to Recycle Dental Materials
Dental supplies including amalgam fillings, crowns, bridges, orthodontic appliances, and dental equipment containing valuable metals like gold, silver, platinum, and mercury. Dental offices generate significant waste, but precious metal recovery from dental materials can yield substantial value - gold crowns alone may contain $20-200+ in precious metals.
Recyclable$20-200+ per ounce depending on precious metal content and purity
Quick answer
Yes, dental materials is recyclable. First step: Separate different types of dental materials by metal content. Where to take it: Precious metal refineries specializing in dental materials.
- Recyclable
- Yes
- Typical value
- $20-200+ per ounce depending on precious metal content and purity
- Donate / take-back
- Available
How to Prepare
- 1Separate different types of dental materials by metal content
- 2Remove tissue and biological material from extracted items