Precious metal recycling Waste Streams
Medical & healthcare
Strengthening the circular economy in the healthcare industry with innovation and compliance.
Secure recovery for high-value materials
Medical device manufacturing and healthcare operations generate precious metal-bearing waste streams, including platinum, palladium, gold, and silver. These materials are often embedded in highly regulated and sensitive environments.
At Sibanye-Stillwater Recycling operations, we provide secure, compliant recovery solutions tailored to the medical sector. Our processes ensure traceability, regulatory adherence, and maximum metal recovery.
As healthcare technologies advance, the value of recoverable materials continues to grow. Efficient recycling supports both cost control and sustainability initiatives.
We work with manufacturers, laboratories, and healthcare facilities to recover precious metals safely and efficiently.
Identify hidden value across
your workflow
True recovery starts with knowing where precious metals are slipping through the cracks. These commonly overlooked areas in medical manufacturing often hold more value than expected.
Medical devices and components
Recovery sources include:
- Implantable devices and electrodes
- Surgical tools and assemblies
- Diagnostic equipment components
Laboratory materials
High-value waste streams:
- Catalysts and reagents
- Contaminated labware
- Filters and residues
Manufacturing processes
Production-related losses:
- Scrap from machining and assembly
- Coating and plating residues
- Cleaning waste
Facility-wide materials
Often overlooked:
- PPE and wipes
- Dust and floor sweepings
- Filtration systems
Critical materials. Responsible recovery.
Recovering precious metals in medical environments supports both financial and environmental performance while maintaining strict compliance.
Partner with Sibanye-Stillwater Recycling operations
When you partner with Sibanye-Stillwater Recycling operations, you gain a collaborator committed to integrity, innovation, and results you can see and measure. We invite you to explore how our expertise can support your goals – today and into the future.
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Precious metal melt
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Cleaning & recovery
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