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Amalgam may be found in your mouth, but it’s not a product by Wrigley. Specifically,
it’s an alloy of mercury and other metals (often silver) that’s used
in tooth fillings. Here’s where you might find it:
- Extracted teeth
- Empty amalgam capsules
- Broken or unused amalgam capsules
- Scrap amalgam
Since discarded amalgam can contain silver or mercury-and so qualify as hazardous
waste-it makes good business and environmental sense to recycle or remove amalgam
from your waste streams. Most dental offices already have procedures in place
to recycle it.
To learn about federal environmental regulations pertaining to amalgam disposal
continue on through this section of the EVC.
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