Purge Film Services
Clear Out Old Film Securely and Responsibly
Purge Solutions for X-Ray & Radiographic Film
AMS can arrange a file room purge at your facility, in addition to providing a silver rebate for your archival film. If your records are stored off-site at a records storage facility, we can work as a liaison between that facility and your company to reduce the costs for removal of your archival x-ray film in jackets. AMS supplies all the equipment and transportation needed for your purge whether we are picking up x-ray film from your facility or a records storage company. We sort, destroy, and recycle both the paper & film materials.
Why Choose AMS for Film Purge Service?
- AMS follows a NAID AAA Certified destruction process that ensures full compliance with HIPAA, FACTA, and EPA regulations.
- Your film is transported in GPS-tracked vehicles equipped with tamper-proof door seals.
- We handle the entire purge process, including pick-up, separation of jackets, shredding, and secure transportation.
- Our environmentally responsible process recycles polyester film and extracts silver, reducing landfill waste.
- Eligible clients can receive a silver rebate based on the volume and type of film recycled.
- With nearly 50 years of nationwide experience, AMS is a trusted provider for healthcare and NDT facilities.
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.
Not Sure How Long to Keep Medical Records or Film?
Review our State-by-State Medical Record Retention Guidelines to stay compliant and protect your practice.
The retention guidelines provided are for general informational purposes only and are not intended as legal advice. Retention requirements can vary significantly based on the state, type of record, and specific regulatory obligations. We strongly encourage you to perform your own due diligence and consult with qualified legal or compliance professionals to ensure that your retention practices meet all applicable laws and regulations.
How It Works – 4 Easy Steps
Purging outdated film doesn’t have to be complicated. Our streamlined process makes it easy:
- Step 1 SCHEDULE A PURGE Let us know what needs purging — we’ll set a date that works for you.
- Step 2 SECURE COLLECTION Our NAID AAA Certified & vetted technicians arrive on-site to carry out purge process.
- Step 3 CERTIFIED DESTRUCTION Film is securely transported to our NAID AAA Certified facility for processing.
- Step 4 FINAL DOCUMENTATION Receive a Certificate of Destruction and a silver rebate for your recycled film.
Built-In Compliance
AMS ensures every step of the process aligns with strict privacy and environmental standards – including HIPAA, EPA regulations, and state-specific retention laws.