Choosing the Correct Amalgam Scrap Bucket

Why is Choosing the Correct Amalgam Scrap Bucket Important?

Choosing the right size amalgam scrap bucket for your dental practice is an important decision. Choosing an amalgam scrap bucket that is too small can be inconvenient which is why most dental practices choose larger buckets. Not only does a larger-size amalgam scrap bucket save time and reduce labor, but it also increases safety by making sure that all of your materials are securely stored. The correct size amalgam scrap bucket will help you save time cleaning, organizing, and disposing of dental amalgams safely and effectively. Investing in the right amalgam bucket is essential for running an efficient dental practice.

How to Choose the Correct Amalgam Scrap Bucket

Choosing the correct size scrap amalgam bucket for your dental practice depends on a number of factors. The most important factor is the amount of dental amalgam you are typically disposing of in a single day. Additionally, it's important to consider the layout of your office space - will the bucket fit comfortably in your chosen location? A larger bucket is always better as it allows for additional storage capacity and can save time when cleaning or disposing. Once you have assessed all these factors, you should be able to choose a suitable size scrap amalgam bucket for your practice.

What to Keep in Mind When Choosing an Amalgam Scrap Bucket

Before purchasing a scrap amalgam bucket for your dental practice, there are a few other things you should keep in mind. First, you should consider who will be responsible for disposing of the dental waste. Additionally, some scrap amalgam buckets come with additional services included such as free pickup and compliance documentation - these may prove beneficial for streamlining the disposal process and ensuring that regulatory requirements are met. Taking all these factors into account should make selecting the right scrap amalgam bucket easier.

Why Is Choosing The Correct Amalgam Scrap Bucket Important

Rebec Environmental Available Amalgam Scrap Bucket Sizes

About Our Scrap Amalgam Buckets

*All our scrap amalgam buckets include Dental Waste Management by our sister company Pristine Environment*

How Does It All Work?

  • Choose our 1 gallon (SAP 1); 3.5 gallon (SAP 3); or 5 gallon (SAP 5)
  • Fill your Pristine Environmental amalgam scrap bucket with your scrap dental waste
  • When it’s full, just give us a call at 1.800.569.1088
  • We will arrange for a UPS pick-up at no charge to you
  • Acceptable waste items:
    • Chairside traps
    • Spent capsules
    • Pump filters
    • Contact or non-contact amalgam
    • Extracted teeth with amalgams (disinfected)
  • Meets ADA standard and complies with ANSI 109 requirements
  • We will provide you with compliance documentation to demonstrate that you properly disposed of your scrap amalgam waste

Contact our team at 1 (800) 569-1088 or fill out our contact form if you need any help choosing a scrap amalgam bucket for your dental practice, we are always happy to help.

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