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X-Rays

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X-rays are coated with silver which is a heavy metal that is recoverable. Orange County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers accept X-Rays, as long as they are not from a commercial business. Centers are open to County residents Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (except major holidays and rain events).

Collection Center Locations:

Anaheim Collection Center

1071 N. Blue Gum Street

Huntington Beach Collection Center

17121 Nichols Street

Irvine Collection Center

6411 Oak Canyon

San Juan Capistrano Collection Center 

32250 Avenida La Pata 

TIPS:

  • Contact your local hospital to see if you can return your old x-rays
  • Find a company who you will purchase your x-rays; the silver found in them is recoverable

 

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