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Regulatory and Safety Information
Handling of Processing Chemicals
Disposal of Chemicals and Containers
Effluent Management
IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT:
Regulations and requirements regarding the proper disposal of
photographic processing effluents vary by region and by locality.
If your facility will use on-site waste management procedures (for example, silver
recovery units) for silver-bearing effluents, contact the municipal sanitary sewer
authorities for the discharge requirements and permit application procedures, as
applicable.
If you will manage silver-bearing effluents off-site, contact your local solid waste or
hazardous waste authorities to obtain regulatory and permit guidance.
Because it is customary practice to discharge the non-silver bearing effluents to the
sanitary sewer system, contact the sewer authorities about proper treatment at your
local municipal treatment facility.
Chemical Concentrates
Certain concentrates may be considered hazardous waste and require special
attention. If you must dispose of chemical concentrates as waste material, contact
your local solid waste or hazardous waste authorities to obtain disposal information.
Chemical Filters
When you clean the chemical filters for the silver-bearing working solutions, collect
the rinse water and direct it to a silver recovery unit for treatment or collect it for
treatment at an off-site facility.
Container Recycling and Disposal
Use cold water for rinsing all containers.
In most regions, it should be possible to participate in your local community-recycling
program. Check with the program authorities to determine if the packaging materials
are eligible for local recycling. If they are eligible, disassemble the package and place
the bottles and corrugated material in your recycling bin. Follow all material
preparation instructions from the recycler. If local recycling is not an option, dispose
of the empty bottles and the package with your normal solid waste.
Assistance from Kodak
For more information on waste management and recycling, visit
www.kodak.com/go/kes .
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