Film Destruction
Eco-Friendly, Secure, and Fully Compliant Solutions
Protecting Confidential Data While Protecting the Environment
At AMS Store and Shred, LLC we specialize in the secure and responsible recycling of x-ray film and other film-based materials. Whether you’re managing outdated archives or transitioning to digital, our team ensures your sensitive data is handled with the highest level of care and compliance.
From small clinics to industrial operations, we offer customized solutions that meet both your security needs and sustainability goals. We also offer silver rebate programs and support with state-specific retention laws.
Why Recycle with AMS Store and Shred, LLC?
- Nearly 50 years of industry experience in film recycling and destruction
- NAID AAA Certified facility ensures secure, HIPAA-compliant destruction
- Top-tier partnership with Rochester Silver Works, the world’s most financially secure film refiner
- Silver recovery rebate available for archival x-ray film
Film Materials We Accept
All materials are processed in accordance with NAID AAA Certification standards and EPA regulations.
We securely destroy and recycle a variety of film-based materials, including:
- Medical X-Ray Film
- NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) Radiographic Film
- Ariel Film
- Microfilm & Microfiche
- Lithographic Film
Silver Recovery Rebate Program
Through our X-Ray Film Silver Recovery Program, your facility receives a silver rebate based on the recoverable silver content of your film. You also gain peace of mind knowing your PHI/secure NDT information is handled with the highest level of security and compliance in the industry.
Our x-ray film recycling program helps keep your facility compliant with all HIPAA/HITECH Act rules and regulations along with the Red Flag rules for identity theft.
Our 4-Step Film Destruction & Recycling Process
From your facility to the final processing plant, our team ensures your film is securely destroyed and responsibly recycled – with the added benefit of a silver rebate. Here’s how our process works:
- Step 1 ON-SITE COLLECTION & INVENTORY We pick up your archival x-ray film, inventory it, and prepare inventories for processing.
- Step 2 SEPARATION If applicable, film is separated from jackets and reports. Paper is shredded & recycled.
- Step 3 SHREDDING Film is shredded at our secure facility and transported to the refinery in GPS-tracked, sensor-monitored trucks.
- Step 4 SILVER RECOVERY & RECYCLING At the refinery, silver is extracted & both PET plastic and silver are recycled in full compliance with EPA standards.
Compliance Information
AMS ensures every step of the process aligns with strict privacy and environmental standards – including HIPAA, EPA regulations, and state-specific retention laws.