colleen   10 #1 Posted August 9, 2008 How do I dispose of old turpentine, white spirit, engine oils etc.? People must do it all the time. All those noxious substances we use every day. Any ideas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Alastair   12 #2 Posted August 9, 2008 Pour them down the drain like everyone else does? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Gorgonzola   10 #3 Posted August 9, 2008 I save old engine oil in the original oil cans and use it to light up my garden fires - gets them going a treat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
chem1st   10 #4 Posted August 9, 2008 I wouldn't pour them down the drain. Try contacting Veolia, they should be able to collect them, they can be blended into a fuel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
shanes teeth   10 #5 Posted August 9, 2008 Have a cocktail party Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
colleen   10 #6 Posted August 9, 2008 thanks for everyones suggestions.I realise some aren't to be taken seriously although this was a serious question. I hate the idea of pouring them down the drain..not very green is it? However I only have small amounts of these substances.. so maybe Chem1st could tell me whether doing that would still be environmentally unfriendly? About 1/2 pint at a time, very occasionally, but I still get twitchy about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Strix   11 #7 Posted August 9, 2008 oh good grief  how flaming unhelpful are some trolls?  the recycling centres formerly known as rubbish dumps deal with these things  the white spirit I tip into a large jar to settle, then pour the clear liquid off the top for reuse, and the remaining paint in the bottom falls out in a jellied blob, which can be wrapped in newspaper and put in the bin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Gorgonzola   10 #8 Posted August 9, 2008 oh good grief and the remaining paint in the bottom falls out in a jellied blob, which can be wrapped in newspaper and put in the bin It seems imbalanced to criticise others for their light-hearted comments, then to advocate disposing of such chemicals by sending them to landfill when, clearly, they require specialised disposal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
horribleblob   213 #9 Posted August 9, 2008 oh good grief how flaming unhelpful are some trolls?  the recycling centres formerly known as rubbish dumps deal with these things  the white spirit I tip into a large jar to settle, then pour the clear liquid off the top for reuse, and the remaining paint in the bottom falls out in a jellied blob, which can be wrapped in newspaper and put in the bin  Exactly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Strix   11 #10 Posted August 9, 2008 It seems imbalanced to criticise others for their light-hearted comments, then to advocate disposing of such chemicals by sending them to landfill when, clearly, they require specialised disposal.Who said anything about landfill  I said take them to a recycling centre - but not the one at the local supermarket - the ones the council have contracted out on sites we'd have called 'the tip' in the past  sheesh! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Gorgonzola   10 #11 Posted August 9, 2008 Who said anything about landfill  I said take them to a recycling centre - but not the one at the local supermarket - the ones the council have contracted out on sites we'd have called 'the tip' in the past  sheesh! No, you said put it in the bin - your words, not mine, and the bins are emptied out in landfill: a jellied blob, which can be wrapped in newspaper and put in the bin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
cgksheff   44 #12 Posted August 9, 2008 According to Veolia website, Blackstock Road is the only Recycling Centre listed to accept oil paints. That would be your best bet.  Water-based paints can go to any of the Recycling Centres. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...