Photographic materials

Wastes from film development include fixer, developer and stop solution. The disposal methods differ depending on your sewer connection.

Sanitary sewer:

• Fixer contains high levels of silver and cannot go down the drain. Collect it in an airtight container and bring it to one of the hazardous waste collection sites listed below. Used developer can go down the drain.
• Used stop solution, if it is not mixed with fixer, can go down the drain. Take stop solution that is mixed with fixer to one of the hazardous waste collection sites below.

Septic:
No photographic chemicals can go down the drain. Collect the chemicals in separate air-tight containers and bring them to one of the household hazardous waste sites listed below.

The following are requirements for bringing materials to a hazardous waste collection sites:

• All containers must be 5 gallons or less.
• Total waste limit: 50 gallons per trip