how do i dispose of paint thinner? the instructions say "dispose of as hazardous waste"?

Answer 1

Proper disposal isn't always easy. Industries that recycle waste can refine or burn used paint thinner. At your home you can let the particles of pigment settle out. Then pour the thinner off the top and reuse it. Most waste haulers won't accept liquid paint for transport to landfills. However, you can allow small amounts to harden before disposing of it in your trash.
http://www.extension.umn.edu/info-u/household/BK310.html

Pour solvents into a large glass container (like a large pickle jar) to recycle it. As the solids settle, you will have clean solvents left at the top that can be poured out and reused. When your container is full of solids contact your local Waste Disposal Site for drop off dates. Never throw away spirits in your regular trash or pour them down the drain, especially runoff drains. One gallon of spirits can contaminate over a million gallons of ground water.
http://thatpaintguy.tv/docs/pthinner.htm

http://www.earth911.org/master.asp?s=ls&serviceid=185
-may be helpful as it provides details on how to dispose off solvents (paint thinners) specifically in your area (if you're from US, that is).

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Answer 2

Avoid the hassles of dealing with it as a hazardous waste and let it sit out opened until it evaporates. Then you can toss the remains in a garbage can.

Answer 3

Take it to a dump station .Or more simply leave the lid off and leave it somewhere were the fumes won't bother you . It will evaporate rather quickly. But slowly enough as to not harm the environment.

Answer 4

The solids in it will settle out and it can then be used to thin paint or clean brushes. If you don't want to keep it, find a painting contractor to give it to, or call paint stores to see if they will take it & pass it on to a contractor.

Answer 5

All this means is that you shouldn't throw it out with the garbage or dump it down the drain. Call a mechanic and ask them.. because it would be taken to the same place as used car batteries and things of the like.

Answer 6

Ring up your local council and ask where the nearest hazardous waste dissposale site is. They may even come and pick it up for you

Answer 7

paint thinner's handy 4 some cleanup.

Answer 8

don't know about you but our city has a hazardous waste program, you drive the waste over to a place and they take it for free

Answer 9

hopefully your city has a disposal site

Answer 10

Most cities about 10000 people have hazmat centers associated with their local refuse plants. Contact them and ask them what you can do with it.