Recycling of photographic production waste with silver content at the enterprise

The photography industry has always held an important place in the development of technology and art. However, the process of creating and processing photos is accompanied by the formation of a significant amount of waste, in particular, those containing silver. Waste containing silver is dangerous for the environment and human health if it is not properly handled and stored.

The main problem is that photographic waste, which contains silver, is often not treated properly. These wastes can enter the environment, contaminating soil and water, as well as affecting human health. The photo processing process involves the use of chemicals such as developing solutions, fixatives that contain silver in the form of ions or metal.

Mismanagement of these wastes can lead to significant environmental problems. Silver is a heavy metal that has a toxic effect on organisms. It can accumulate in food chains, affecting animals and humans.

To understand the scale of the problem, it is important to consider the main sources of waste in the photographic industry:

• remains of chemical solutions
• unprocessed photographic film and paper
• waste from image processing in laboratories
• by-products during the production of photographic materials

These wastes require special attention and appropriate management methods to minimize their impact on the environment and human health.

Reduction of damage from silver-containing photographic waste is possible through the implementation of effective environmental management methods. The main steps include:

• use of modern technologies for waste processing and recycling;
• implementation of the waste collection and sorting system at the enterprise;
• increasing environmental awareness of employees;
• cooperation with companies specializing in hazardous waste processing.

Methods for environmental management of hazardous waste from the processing of silver-containing photographic waste at the enterprise include:

• use of special containers for waste collection (D15);
• application of chemical methods for removing silver from solutions;
• implementation of wastewater treatment systems;
• application of biological methods for neutralization of toxic substances.

The management of hazardous waste from the processing of silver-containing photographic waste at the plant should include continuous monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of the methods used. This allows you to detect problems in time and make adjustments to achieve better results.

One ​​of the most effective ways to reduce harm is the introduction of the latest technologies. For example, the use of membrane technologies for cleaning solutions or the use of special sorbents for silver removal.

Waste from the processing of photographic waste at the enterprise containing silver. Code according to the National list of waste 09 01 06*. Operations in accordance with Annexes 1, 2 to the Law of Ukraine “On Waste Management” D10, D15.

Code according to Annexes VIII, IX to the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Utilization/Disposal AD090

The company "UtilVtorProm" engages in the environmental management of hazardous waste, including operations for the collection, sorting, crushing and treatment of hazardous waste from the processing of photographic waste at a silver-containing facility. We provide transportation of hazardous waste from the processing of photographic waste at the enterprise, containing silver, in compliance with all necessary standards and safety norms.

We strive for continuous improvement of work methods and introduction of new technologies to reduce the negative impact on the environment and people's health.