Waste Reduction Fact Sheet

Dental Waste Management

This Fact Sheet presents guidance on the environmental impacts, waste reduction techniques, and regulations for most wastes produced in the practice of dentistry. The regulatory and waste handling information in this document is intended only to offer guidance and is not inclusive. The appropriate regulatory authority should be contacted if there are any questions. The listing of vendors of services or equipment does not necessarily constitute endorsement by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

Index

Mercury

Amalgam (temporarily unavailable)

X-Ray Wastes

Chemiclave and Disinfectant Waste/Office Waste

For additional information, contact the North Carolina Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance at (919) 715-6500 or E-Mail nowaste@p2pays.org.

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The North Carolina Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance provides free, non-regulatory technical assistance and education on methods to eliminate, reduce, or recycle wastes before they become pollutants or require disposal.

OWR-76-17. Industrial Pollution Prevention Section. February 1997.