At Certified Surplus Metals, we purchase and recycle all types of X-ray film in bulk — from hospitals, clinics, and chiropractors to industrial and NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) facilities.
We provide secure, HIPAA-compliant destruction, silver recovery, and top-dollar payouts — with free nationwide pickup for qualifying loads.
Whether you’re clearing out medical archives or decommissioning inspection film libraries, our team handles every detail with confidentiality, compliance, and fast payment.
We specialize in recycling and buying:
🏥 Medical X-Ray Film – from hospitals, imaging centers, chiropractors, and clinics
⚙️ Industrial & NDT X-Ray Film – from inspection labs, shipyards, pipe manufacturers, fabrication shops, and power plants
🦷 Dental and Veterinary X-Ray Film
💿 Silver-Bearing Film & Developer Scrap
All film is processed securely through silver recovery refining, ensuring zero landfill waste and maximum return for your facility.
Your film contains sensitive data and valuable material — we ensure both are handled the right way.
✅ HIPAA-Compliant Data Destruction
✅ Certificates of Destruction Provided
✅ EPA & State-Approved Recycling Process
✅ Secure Facilities with 24/7 Monitoring
✅ Zero Landfill Policy
Every shipment is tracked and documented, ensuring total compliance and peace of mind for your organization.
Certified Surplus Metals is one of the few recyclers specializing in industrial radiography and NDT film recycling.
We work with:
Pipe and weld inspection firms
Power generation and refinery maintenance teams
Shipyards and heavy fabrication facilities
Aerospace and manufacturing quality control departments
Environmental and decommissioning contractors
Our silver recovery program offers competitive pricing based on the silver content of your film.
Whether it’s a one-time shipment or ongoing load, we make industrial X-ray film recycling profitable, compliant, and effortless.
💰 Top Dollar Paid for all X-ray and silver-bearing materials
🚚 Free Nationwide Pickup — all freight covered
🔒 HIPAA-Compliant, Certified Destruction
⚙️ 20+ Years of Industry Experience
🕒 Prompt, Guaranteed Payment
🏭 Secure, 24/7-Monitored Facilities
We’re trusted by hospitals, inspection companies, and energy facilities nationwide for our reliability, compliance, and fast turnaround.
Request a Quote
Call or email us with the type and quantity of film you have.
Schedule a Free Pickup
We arrange shipping anywhere in the U.S. — at no cost to you.
Secure Destruction & Silver Recovery
Your materials are processed under strict compliance standards.
Get Paid Fast
Receive prompt payment and a Certificate of Destruction for your records.
It’s that simple — Recycle Smarter. Get Paid Faster.
Hospitals, imaging centers, and industrial facilities across the U.S. sell outdated X-ray films to professional recycling companies like ours.
We specialize in purchasing medical and industrial X-ray film in bulk, recover the silver content, and provide prompt payment after certified destruction. All recycling is performed under HIPAA-compliant and environmentally responsible procedures.
Yes — X-ray film contains silver compounds that are regulated as hazardous if not properly disposed of.
Our recycling process safely extracts and refines the silver, keeping harmful materials out of landfills. This ensures full EPA and HIPAA compliance, protecting both the environment and your facility’s legal standing.
X-ray films often contain protected health information (PHI), making HIPAA compliance essential.
We provide a Certificate of Destruction for every batch of recycled film. This confirms that all materials — including film, jackets, and paper records — are completely destroyed, ensuring full HIPAA compliance and patient privacy protection.
The value of X-ray film depends on its silver content, condition, and volume.
We offer top market pricing for bulk quantities and handle the pickup, weighing, and processing at no cost to your facility. After silver recovery, you’ll receive fast payment along with all compliance documentation.
Yes — we offer free nationwide pickup for medical and industrial X-ray film.
Our technicians collect your films within four business days, transport them to our secure Houston facility, and handle all recycling, destruction, and documentation. We make it easy to recycle responsibly and receive payment without disrupting your operations.