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Collect lead foil from x-ray packets for recycling or disposal as a hazardous waste. Don't put lead in the sharps container, the red biohazard bag or the trash. The practice of melting down lead foils to make fishing weights is not recommended as lead can poison the nervous system.
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Department of Ecology's "Best Management Practices for Dental Office Waste"
