See also Mercury and Mercury-containing Products . Amalgam waste requires special attention because it contains mercury and silver. Since amalgam waste typically designates as a hazardous waste, it is best to send it to a facility that reclaims mercury and silver, or use a hazardous waste broker that will do so.
Biomedical waste is often heat-treated, and heating amalgam releases mercury.
Biomedical waste transport companies currently do not accept hazardous metal-bearing wastes. By visiting this and other King County web pages, you expressly agree to be bound by terms and conditions of the site.