Waste Disposal

Amalgam Waste Recovery

Responsible Amalgam Waste Recovery with the Rebec – HealthFirst Program

Contact HealthFirst: (888) 963-6787       

HealthFirst offers ADA members a cost-effective amalgam waste recovery solution that meets the ADA’s recommended best practices for the responsible handling of amalgam waste, preventing dental mercury from entering our water supply.  Over 17 states and 27 counties have already passed amalgam separation mandates for dental practices. Several more states are evaluating new requirements and in October of 2014 the EPA proposed a rule that will require all dental offices nationwide to install an amalgam separator.

Is your office ready to comply?  Compliance is easy with the Rebec - HealthFirst Amalgam Recovery Program, exclusively for ADA members.  Along with a vetted solution, ADA members receive the following exclusive benefits:

  • Up to 33% off retail
  • The only lifetime product warranty in the industry
  • Wastewater pollution fine indemnification
  • 1 amalgam filter recycle per year - guaranteed

Key features of the Rebec amalgam separator system:

Worry Free Compliance

  • Exceeds 99.0% amalgam mercury removal standard in proposed EPA rule
  • Amalgam filter monitoring program provided by HealthFirst
  • Monitoring program takes staff out of the equation
  • Web-based OnTraQ® Compliance Manager tool included free of charge

    Long Lasting Performance

  • Stainless steel construction
  • Can withstand expansion/contraction pressure from vacuum line
  • Custom-sized solution for each office
  • Ability to expand amalgam filter capacity based on growth of operations  

    Simple to Use

  • No cleanup or waste handling for you or your staff
  • No extra flushing
  • Window in filter unit for visual monitoring of amalgam waste
  • No vacuum loss before, after or during annual dealer service
  • No plumbing permit required in most areas
  • No moving parts requiring replacement or service

Medical Waste Disposal

Enjoy Big Savings on Medical Waste Disposal by Switching to Sharps MailBack

HealthFirst, the leading provider of dental compliance products and services including dental waste stream management, is providing ADA Members with a cost-effective and compliant solution for sharps and medical waste disposal via mailback services. This system offers a disposal solution with no contracts, no unscheduled pick-ups/unexpected fees, and no excess inventory to manage. OSHA approved sharps disposal containers of various sizes are filled and then shipped direct to the processing facility.  The cost includes the prepaid return packaging, disposal, and online waste tracking.  Trained representatives are available to assist dental offices and the OnTraQ online compliance management tool is offered free to all HealthFirst customers to provide compliance reporting and digital archiving of waste receipts.

This program can save a typical dental practice $1,000 - $2,000 annually when compared to traditional pickup services. Additionally, members will enjoy an exclusive 10% discount and have access to special promotions not available to nonmembers.

Key features of the HealthFirst Sharps Management Program:

  • Save 50% or more compared to traditional pickup services
  • No contracts or commitments to expensive annual obligations
  • Only pay for the products you need
  • On demand shipping means no unscheduled pickups

Stuck in an expensive pick-up services contract? Contact a HealthFirst Compliance Counselor to see how much you can save by switching to mailback once your contract is up.

Contact HealthFirst: (888) 963-6787      

Learn more at: www.HealthFirst.com/ADA/Sharps-Management/