Practical Guides
Prepare Dental Scrap for Pickup
Confirm your dental scrap is eligible, sterilize it, leave qualifying types together, and double-bag it. Follow CrownMen’s shipment-specific packing instructions, include your name for identification, and call (402) 290-9000 to confirm the remaining shipment details.
Reviewed by Ron Abboud, President, CrownMen Inc. · 2026
1. Confirm Your Material
Before sending material, confirm that CrownMen can accept it. The material-eligibility guide explains what CrownMen refines; if you are unsure about a particular item, ask CrownMen.
2. Sterilize the Material
Sterilize dental material before shipping it. CrownMen’s preparation guidance does not specify a sterilization method.
3. Keep Qualifying Material Together
Qualifying dental material does not need to be separated by type before you send it. Confirm eligibility with CrownMen if you are uncertain about any material.
4. Double-Bag and Follow Packing Instructions
Double-bag the material before shipment. CrownMen can provide shipment-specific packing guidance; follow the instructions provided for your shipment rather than assuming one packing method fits every situation.
For packing questions, call CrownMen at (402) 290-9000.
5. Identify Your Shipment
Include your name so CrownMen can identify your shipment. Call (402) 290-9000 to confirm the remaining shipment-identification details.
6. Confirm Pickup or Shipping
Contact CrownMen to arrange pickup or shipping and confirm the instructions for your shipment. CrownMen serves customers nationwide. Where applicable, arrangements can include FedEx, prepaid shipping, insurance and tracking.
For detailed pickup conditions, see the terms. If you are ready to begin the selling process, review how to sell dental scrap.
Before Sending Your Dental Scrap
- Confirm your material is eligible.
- Sterilize the material.
- Do not separate qualifying material by type.
- Double-bag the material.
- Follow CrownMen’s shipment-specific packing instructions.
- Include your name for identification.
- Confirm the remaining shipment details with CrownMen at (402) 290-9000.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to separate my dental scrap before shipping?
No. Qualifying dental material does not need to be separated by type. Confirm with CrownMen if you are unsure whether material is eligible.
Should dental scrap be sterilized before shipment?
Yes. Customers should sterilize dental material before shipping it to CrownMen.
Should dental scrap be double-bagged?
Yes. Double-bag the material and follow the shipment-specific packing instructions CrownMen provides.
Does CrownMen provide packing instructions?
Yes. CrownMen can provide packing guidance for your shipment. Follow those instructions and call (402) 290-9000 if you need clarification.
What information should I include to identify my shipment?
Include your name for identification. Confirm the remaining shipment-identification details with CrownMen by calling (402) 290-9000.
What happens after I prepare my dental scrap?
Contact CrownMen to confirm the shipping or pickup arrangement and the instructions for your shipment. CrownMen arranges pickup or shipping service after customer contact.
References
This guide draws on the following CrownMen Blog articles.
Request current pickup instructions
Tell CrownMen what material you have so the appropriate preparation and transfer details can be confirmed.