Hobby & Workshop Waste
How to dispose of items commonly used in workshops and hobbies
| Material | May Be Reused or Recycled | May Be Poured Down the Drain | May Be Placed in Trash for Landfill | Take to HHWCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artist Oils and Acrylics | X | |||
| Chemistry Sets | X | |||
| Gun Cleaning Solvents | X | |||
| Photo Chemicals | X1 | X | ||
| Flashlights and Toy Batteries | X | |||
| Oil Based Paints | X | |||
| Primers, Rusts, Stains, Varnishes | X | |||
| Wood Preservatives | X | |||
| Latex Paints | X2 | X | ||
| Paint Thinner | X | |||
| Turpentine | X | |||
| Paintbrush Cleaner (phosphate based) | X1 | |||
| Paintbrush Cleaner (solvent based) | X | |||
| Paint, Varnish, Stripper (lye based) | X1 | |||
| Paint, Varnish, Stripper (solvent based) | X |
Notes
- Pour small amounts down drain with plenty of water; rinse containers thoroughly before discarding. Do not dispose of in septic tank.
- evaporate contents before discarding; solidify with absorbent material before placing in trash.