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Abstract Introduction: Radiographic effluents in the health field originate from the processing of radiographs that use developing and fixing solutions containing substances harmful to the environment and human health. Objective: To identify in the literature national and international evidence on the forms of disposal of radiographic effluents from health services. Methods: This is an integrative literature review carried out in the Virtual Health Library (VHL), U.S. National Library of Medicine (PubMed) and Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO). 14 scientific pieces of evidence published between 1995 and 2020 were selected. Results: Most studies showed that the disposal of radiographic effluents was carried out inappropriately, preferably in sanitary sewers without any treatment. Little evidence pointed to recovering silver present in the effluents and sending it for treatment and final disposal by specialized companies. Only one Brazilian survey showed that the disposal of these effluents was carried out  following the standards established by regulatory bodies. Conclusions: From the evidence found, it was concluded that the disposal of radiographic effluents is still a global environmental problem, since establishments producing these wastes do not follow the legislation for the correct disposal and treatment. That is why the  replacement by digital technology is recommended.

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