What happens if you don't remove the dissolved silver from the fixer?

this is a topic about photography, when developing photos. i need to know what environmental problems it brings if you don't remove the dissolved silver from the film. please and thank you.What happens if you don't remove the dissolved silver from the fixer?Silver is a heavy metal.



The EPA has a huge document that deals with releasing heavy metals into the environment including silver.



Kodak also has some Information on recycling silver you will want to research.



And finally, look for an MSDS covering silver and its chemical properties