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Dental Amalgam Regulatory Information

​Dental amalgam is a mixture of metals, consisting of liquid (elemental) mercury and a powdered alloy composed of silver, tin, and copper. Mercury is a potent neurotoxin that bioaccumulates in fish and shellfish. Mercury-containing amalgam wastes may find their way into the environment if improperly managed by dental offices. Consequently, the Environmental Protection Agency promulgated the Dental Amalgam Rule to regulate the discharge of mercury from dental facilities.

Dental Amalgam Flyer

One-Time Compliance Report, Fillable Form

Dental Amalgam Rule FAQs 

EPA/ADA Amalgam Recycling Rule Flowchart 

EPA's Dental Effluent Guidelines

Complete Final Rule