
GFM Environmental Services Safely Recycles Used X-Ray Lead Foil/Aprons
Lead is naturally occurring metal and a powerful neurotoxin. Lead can cause many different types of health problems in both people and wildlife. Everyone has some exposure to lead, and harmful effects can occur from relatively common everyday exposures. While exposure to lead-based paint is the most frequent cause of lead poisoning in children, there are many other sources of lead from past and current uses. Never dispose of lead in the garbage; Never dispose of lead in or with biomedical waste. Collect separately and call GFM Environmental Services for Disposal.