Silver Recovery Program from Scrap X-ray Film & Passive filters

The Silver Recovery Program at the SDC Operations Division consists of the processing of scrap x-ray film for its silver content and the processing of silver laden passive filters from X-ray developing solution systems operated at VA medical centers. The scrap x-ray film process begins with individual VA medical centers sending a 134a to VATLC to obtain transportation arrangements for outdated X-ray film (both exposed and unexposed). The 134a must include station number, number of pallets, weight and number of pieces of each pallet. The passive filter recovery filter process begins with the station placing a no cost order through the LOGFP (FPOrders) system for a new filter to replace an expended one. There are only two types of filters: 1). stock number F08001 for the Act -1; single cell and 2). stock number F08002 for the Tandem 200 dual cell type. Upon receipt of an order for either type of filter, a flag will be placed against your station number and this will remain there until the old filter is received by the SDC Operations Division. With both commodities, film or filters, collection and forwarding for silver processing will take place from the SDC.

Silver Recovery from Dental Scraps and Miscellaneous Precious Metals

All shipments of dental scraps and precious metals will be shipped (Via Federal Express) to the Service and Distribution Center, Operations Division, Hines IL. All shipments will be funded by SDC. Prior to the shipment of precious metals, a VA Form 134a, Combination Requisition and Shipping Tickets, requesting shipment of dental scraps and/or other material containing precious metals from the medical facility to the SDC will be sent via FAX number 708-786-5226 or via the intranet to the Operations Division. The SDC/Operations Division will complete a Bill of Lading and forward to the requesting medical center. Questions may be addressed to the SDC at 708-786-7758 or 708-786-7763.

• VAMCs may place orders for passive filters by calling or faxing requests to the SDC.
• Orders placed through FP Orders are typically shipped within four workdays of receipt by the SDC.
• To establish an FP Orders account, contact your local Automated Customer Registration System representative (ACRS) or Information Security Officer (ISO). The Austin Automation Help Desk can be reached at (512) 326-6780 if you are unsure of who that is at your local station.
• Veterans Outreach Centers may call, fax or e-mail requests to the contacts listed below.
• Complete guidance for all programs may be found in IL 049-07-07  dated April 17, 2007.