Are there any special restrictions affecting the management of waste radiographic film in the EU?
Waste x-ray film is not listed as hazardous under the EU Hazardous Waste Directive, and no special controls should be necessary for storage and handling. The rules controlling the transport of waste is complex, and depends on whether or not the material is to be shipped from one country to another. Recent decisions by international conventions have classified film waste as non-hazardous, though some controls may still be applied in the short term to those materials containing silver. Contact your country or regional solid waste authorities for proper recycling and disposal guidance.
