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Do you refine platinum from pacemakers? – From John in St. Louis, MO
Q: Do you refine platinum from pacemakers? – From John in St. Louis, MO
Medical Device Recycling
A: Hi John!
Unfortunately, pacemakers do not have enough platinum to be cost effective to process and offer a return payment. Medical devices such as EP catheter tips and defibrillator pads contain higher amounts of platinum and are more ideal for refining.
If you have either of these items you can send the pacemakers along with these items. Or if you would like to dispose of the pacemakers in an environmentally secure manner, we can assist you, however, there would …
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5 Steps to Recycle Platinum from EP Catheter Tips
QUESTION: Do you work with hospitals for refining EP Catheter Tips?
EP Catheter Recycling
ANSWER: Thank you for your inquiry. YES! We do work with hospitals and medical offices on a regular basis to refine platinum from medical devices such as EP Catheter Tips. We would be happy to quote you on the processing and recycling of your EP Tips. Our EP Recycling Program leaves zero margins for diminishing returns. When your material is sent to us, you will know the exact precious metal contents within each tip. In order to give you the most accurate estimate, we would need …
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Happy 2015
We are looking forward to 2015 and helping our customers in the New Year!
Pre 1968 Canadian Silver Coins
QUESTION: I have 13 avoirdupois pounds of Canadian coins that are dated before 1968. These are all from the Canadian Mint. What can you give me for these? – From Bridget in Maine
ANSWER: Hi Bridget,
Pre 1968 Canadian Silver Coins
Thank you for your inquiry. Depending on circulation, for Canadian coins up to the year 1967, the silver content was 80% silver by weight. During the year 1967, the silver composition of circulating coins was reduced from 80% to 50%. As such, coins were minted that look identical, but are composed of either 80 or 50 …
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Arch Enterprises is Thankful
Happy Thanksgiving. We love the holidays around here and gives us a chance to reflect on the year to realize how lucky we are. We hope that you also take the time to step back and think about what you are thankful for in your life.
