Radiographic film waste management and recovery

Abstract Health facilities in Romania generate hundreds of thousands tons medical waste (hazardous and non-hazardous) annually. It is therefore necessary to apply a rigorous management this waste, compliance with applicable regulations, especially the case high potential for harmfulness. In context global PANDEMIC COVID 19, amount radiographic films generated has increased, using classic variant when moderns investigative devices was no longer available. The legislation requires hospitals clinics follow certain rules regarding X-rays films. These are considered private information must be managed according legislation, but silver other chemicals film toxic environment disposed uncontrolled. Recycling companies prefer recover from effluents used obtain classical radiography, recovery that done by electrolysis does not require large investments. paper presents relatively simple technology recycling starting laboratory studies, leaching them sodium hydroxide solution implications point view managing such activities.