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Amalgam may be found in your mouth, but it’s not a product by Wrigley. Specifically,
it’s an alloy of mercury and other metals (often silver) that’s used
in tooth fillings. Here’s where you might find it:
- Extracted teeth
- Empty amalgam capsules
- Broken or unused amalgam capsules
- Scrap amalgam
Since discarded amalgam can contain silver or mercury-and so qualifies
as hazardous waste - it makes good business and environmental sense
to recycle or remove amalgam from your waste streams. Most dental
offices already have procedures in place to recycle it.
To learn about environmental regulations pertaining to amalgam disposal continue
on through this section of the EVC.
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