How To Dispose Of... » Construction Materials http://www.howtodisposeof.com Exploring environmentally and socially responsible disposal methods for the stuff we collect in our lives Thu, 10 Jun 2010 03:12:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 HTDO: Oil-based Paint and Solvents http://www.howtodisposeof.com/index.php/2007/10/15/how-to-dispose-of-oil-based-paint-and-solvents/ http://www.howtodisposeof.com/index.php/2007/10/15/how-to-dispose-of-oil-based-paint-and-solvents/#comments Tue, 16 Oct 2007 02:14:42 +0000 Philip Hayes http://www.howtodisposeof.com/?p=4 Oil-based paint and solvents, including mineral spirits, are considered hazardous waste materials. Special precautions and steps must be taken for proper disposal. Never dispose of liquid oil-based paint or solvents in the regular trash or pour them down the sink. Some communities have special hazardous waste collection programs for liquid paint. Check your local regulations to ensure proper handling. You can also visit paint.org for more information.

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  1. Fill a paper bag or box with kitty litter, sand, or saw dust.
  2. Pour the remaining paint over the absorbent material.
  3. Allow to dry completely in a well-ventilated area away from children, pets, and direct heat.
  4. Dispose of the solid in the regular trash.
  5. For paint residue in the can, remove the lid and allow to dry completely. Remove the skin and dispose of it in the regular trash. Leave the label on the can and recycle if a program is available in your area.

 

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