United DMS is recognized as the largest silver-bearing film recycler in the United States, one that provides secure destruction of confidential information. Our silver-bearing film recycling and x-ray development recycling processes employ cutting edge precious metal recovery techniques, affording United DMS worldwide recognition among silver recovery companies. We are committed to offering you the most secure and cost effective silver-bearing film recycling and precious metal recovery techniques in the industry today. In addition to your bottom line, United DMS is equally committed to natural resource protection. At United DMS, our processes for precious metal recovery techniques far exceed federal, state and local regulations, assuring protection of our natural resources. Our company serves the defense, medical, photography, manufacturing, post industrial and post consumer processing industries. We are HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) compliant and a AAA Certified member of NAID (National Association for Information Destruction).

Founded in 1992, United DMS (“UDMS”) is the US leader in the recycling of silver-bearing X-Ray, Lithographic, Industrial and various other P.E.T. coated films. With three (3) facilities in East Tennessee, UDMS is centrally located within 800 miles of 70% of the US population. Our combined facilities are located on over 26 acres with over 100,000 square feet of film warehousing, sorting, grinding, washing, smelting, burning and corporate office space. All of our sites are secured and HIPPA and NAID compliant. UDMS processes over twenty-five million (25M) pounds of silver-bearing film each year. In addition, UDMS also has developed non-silver bearing film washing lines to recycle P.E.T. for reuse. Honesty & Integrity - All factors (from lab assays), transportation costs and spot market prices are itemized on all invoices for our customers to see. We are a very financially sound company providing timely settlements on all accounts via wire transfer, overnight of checks or regular mail. In our history, we have never failed to pay a film supplier.United DMS is recognized as the largest silver-bearing film recycler in the United States, one that provides secure destruction of confidential information. UDMS processes over twenty-five million (25M) pounds of silver-bearing film each year. In addition, UDMS also has developed non-silver bearing film washing lines to recycle P.E.T. for reuse. Our silver-bearing film recycling and x-ray development recycling processes employ cutting edge precious metal recovery techniques, affording United DMS worldwide recognition among silver recovery companies.

UDMS has adopted the latest refining techniques and equipment, for the most efficient recovery of precious metals. This in turn results in increased profitability for our customers. At UDMS, we provide a complete range of secure destruction and silver recycling services internally, avoiding third party processing.  With a combined century of industry experience coupled with a sophisticated tracking system, UDMS can assure our customers each lot is individually processed in a controlled and accurate environment.  At United DMS, our processes for precious metal recovery techniques far exceed federal, state and local regulations, assuring protection of our natural resources. All of our sites are secured and we are HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) compliant and an AAA Certified member of NAID (National Association for Information Destruction). In addition, all grounds have fencing with restricted access and security lighting at night. Our facilities are equipped with wash stations and mandatory safety procedures to safeguard our employees.We are committed to offering you the most secure and cost effective silver-bearing film recycling and precious metal recovery techniques in the industry today. In addition to your bottom line, United DMS is equally committed to natural resource protection. Honesty & Integrity - All factors (from lab assays), transportation costs and spot market prices are itemized on all invoices for our customers to see. We are a very financially sound company providing timely settlements on all accounts via wire transfer, overnight checks or regular mail. In our history, we have never failed to pay a film supplier. At UDMS, we provide a complete range of secure destruction and silver recycling services, there is no third party processing, as all services are done "in house".

1) Sorting
2) Paper destruction
3) Grinding
4) Washing
5) Burning
6) Roasting
7) Smelting

UDMS has adopted the latest refining techniques and equipment, for the most efficient recovery of precious metals. This in turn results in increased profitability for our customers. At UDMS, we provide all recycling services internally, avoiding thrid party processing. With a combined century of industry experience coupled with a sophisticated tracking system, UDMS can assure our customers each lot is individually processed in a controlled and accurate environment. We understand the responsibility to protect our customers' precious metal scrap, and have installed multiple weight points to ensure accountability. In addition, all grounds have fencing with restricted access and security lighting at night. Our facilities are equipped with wash stations and mandatory safety procedures to safeguard our employees.