Hello,
I am looking for any referrals on disposing of cellulose nitrate film. We have a 35mm motion picture film (~570 feet) of a local parade shot in 1923. We have recently had the film transferred to preservation quality film and are looking for how to dispose
of the original film in a cost effective manner. Our facility is not equipped for the long term storage of this type of material. The film is in good condition and stable and the preservation lab can pack it for safe shipping. Does anyone have recommendations
on who might be interested in the film or referrals for hazardous waste disposal sites that would receive goods via mail? Currently I’ve contacted one disposal site, but they will only do physical pickups. How have other sites disposed of this material?
Thanks,
Jennifer
Jennifer Burns
Curator of Collections
High Point Museum
1859 E. Lexington Ave. High Point NC 27262