Table 1: Comparison of Digits and Numbers for Top 10 Alloy Miscellaneous
| Item Name | Price (USD) | Shipping Weight (lbs) | Product Dimensions (in) | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hg5® Collection Container with Recycle Kit | 99.99 | 2.5 | 8.8 x 5.6 x 5.5 | 4.5 |
| Practice Waste Solutions Amalgam Bucket – Solmetex | 135.69 | 3.3 | 13.2 x 12.2 x 9.9 | 4.8 |
| Amalgon® Amalgam Recycling System – WCM Waste and Compliance | 110.90 | 1.9 | 11 x 8.5 x 8.2 | 4.2 |
| Amalgam Well, Chrome-Plated Brass | 47.99 | 0.5 | 2.4 x 2.4 x 1.8 | 4.6 |
| DOVE® Capt-all® Amalgam Separator Tip Refill, 25/Pkg | 76.99 | 0.1 | 5.5 x 3.5 x 2 | 4.2 |
| Amalgam Recovery Waste Compliance – Solmetex | 75.99 | 2.4 | 10.5 x 10.5 x 7.5 | 4.8 |
| Foilgon® Lead Foil Recycling | 62.99 | 0.8 | 12.2 x 9.2 x 3.2 | 4.3 |
| Amalgam Safe™ Storage Container | 48.99 | 0.5 | 3 x 3 x 4.8 | 4.5 |
| Syclone™ Replacement Canister and Recycle Kit | 279.99 | 9.5 | 11.8 x 11.8 x 22.5 | 4.8 |
| A&R Refining Shipping Kit | 89.99 | 1.4 | 8 x 4 x 4 | 4.7 |
Table 2: Comparison of Important Features for Top 10 Alloy Miscellaneous
| Item Name | Collection Method | Packaging | Certification | Recycling Service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hg5® Collection Container with Recycle Kit | Separated Amalgam | Container and Packaging | ISO 11143 certified | Yes |
| Practice Waste Solutions Amalgam Bucket – Solmetex | “Dry” Amalgam Waste | US/DOT approved storage and shipping containers with prepaid return shipping | N/A | Yes |
| Amalgon® Amalgam Recycling System – WCM Waste and Compliance | All Amalgam Contaminated Items | Provided container, box, and prepaid UPS label | ADA’s Best Management Practice | N/A |
| Amalgam Well, Chrome-Plated Brass | Amalgam Holder | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| DOVE® Capt-all® Amalgam Separator Tip Refill, 25/Pkg | Amalgam Filter | Includes Recycling Service | Meets EPA 441.30 requirement for alternatives | Yes |
| Amalgam Recovery Waste Compliance – Solmetex | All Amalgam Contaminated Items | UN/DOT approved storage and shipping container with prepaid return shipping | N/A | Yes |
| Foilgon® Lead Foil Recycling | Lead Foil | Foilgon container | ADA’s Best Management Practice | N/A |
| Amalgam Safe™ Storage Container | Waste Amalgam | Polyprop |
1. Hg5® Collection Container with Recycle Kit
The Hg5® recycling kit provides the container and packaging necessary to ship the separated amalgam to a certified recycler. It works as part of the HG5 amalgam separator system that is designed to achieve an environmentally sound solution to prevent amalgam from dental restorations from entering the public water system.
- Collection container changed in 2 minutes with no tools
- Clear collection container lets you see when full
- Packaging for delivery to EPA-certified mercury facility
- Online certificate issued for practice after recycling
- ISO 11143 certified at greater than 99%
2. Practice Waste Solutions Amalgam Bucket – Solmetex
Practice Waste Solutions Amalgam Bucket is for the storage and recycling of the “dry” amalgam waste from the dental practice.
- Recycle leftover or spent amalgam, teeth with amalgam, empty amalgam capsules, chairside traps and vacuum filters
- US/DOT approved storage and shipping containers with prepaid return shipping
- Certificates of Recycling available online 24/7 at solmetex.com
3. Amalgon® Amalgam Recycling System – WCM Waste and Compliance
Amalgon Amalgam Recycling System contains everything you need to collect, ship and recycle mercury-contaminated items. Once the provided container is full, use the provided materials to package it and ship in the provided box with a prepaid UPS label.
- No sorting required; contact and noncontact amalgam are placed in the same container
- Chairside traps, vacuum filters, screens, capsules, amalgam-contaminated teeth and scrap amalgam can all be placed directly in the container
- Contents recycled at authorized recycling center
- Follows ADA’s established Best Management Practice for the management of amalgam-contaminated items
- Meets all federal hazardous waste disposal laws
4. Amalgam Well, Chrome-Plated Brass
Amalgam Well features a deep cone shape and internal scoring to promote easier pick-up of amalgam. This standard amalgam holder uses a permanently attached foam rubber base to minimize movement.
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Size: Standard
5. DOVE® Capt-all® Amalgam Separator Tip Refill
DOVE® Capt-All® Handheld Amalgam Separator HVE Capture Tip easily and securely connects to any standard HVE valve. The specially formulated amalgam filter removes debris chairside to help dispose of potentially harmful mercury from metal fillings.
- Keeps amalgam out of dental equipment, vacuum lines and secondary filters
- 1 Capt-all = 1 standard amalgam removal
- Per patient recycling allows more effective tracking and billing of the service
- Includes recycling service
- Alternative to traditional amalgam separators
- Meets EPA 441.30 requirement for alternatives
6. Amalgam Recovery Waste Compliance – Solmetex
Amalgam Recovery Waste Compliance buckets provide a UN/DOT approved storage and shipping container with prepaid return shipping and certificate of recycling. Acceptable waste items include chairside traps, leftover or spent amalgam, removed teeth with amalgam fillings, empty amalgam capsules and vacuum trap containers.
- DOT/EPA approved storage/shipping containers
- Containers have proper labeling and shipping documents to transport waste for recycling
7. Foilgon® Lead Foil Recycling
Foilgon® Lead Foil Recycling is the most convenient way to properly manage lead foil. Foilgon® follows the ADA’s established Best Management Practice (BMP) for the proper management of lead foil waste.
- Mail-back lead foil recycling product
- Place lead foil into Foilgon container
- Holds up to seven pounds
8. Amalgam Safe™ Storage Container
Amalgam Safe™ is a safe and secure way to store waste amalgam with unique mercury vapor-lock chemical protection. It is a 20 fl oz polypropylene container with a foam wrap insert containing a nonhazardous chemical that effectively disables mercury vapor present in waste amalgam.
- Effectively reduces mercury vapor to below health and safety permissible guidelines
- Can be emptied regularly and reused time after time during its 12-month life span
- Tamper-evident seal
- A certificate of safety will be issued with every order of Amalgam Safe
- A prepaid USPS label is included with each order for easy disposal of your full product containers at no extra cost
9. Syclone™ Replacement Canister and Recycle Kit
The Syclone™ Replacement Canister and Recycle Kit is used with the Syclone™ Amalgam Separator for compliance with the EPA requirement regarding amalgam separators.
- Streamlined, efficient process
- Processing of the used canister included
- Large, high capacity, versatile canister that may be used with other systems
10. A&R Refining Shipping Kit
A&R Refining Shipping Kit allows for participation in Argen’s refining process, which uses state-of-the-art technology, proprietary materials and a unique processing system to ensure the maximum amount of precious metals are recovered. During the refining process, materials are analyzed by Argen’s ICP machine, which provides an assay with 99.9% accuracy for the highest possible payout. If results do not meet 100% satisfaction, materials will be returned in the form of a layered, solid metal bar.
- Sophisticated refining equipment
- Accurate measurements for the highest yield
- Over 50 years of experience in the dental industry
- Professional refining team
- On-site chemist
- No hidden fees
- Risk-free guarantee
