Paint Waste Types
Paint Thinners Solvents And Gun Wash
Paint thinner disposal and waste solvent collection for body shops, spray finishers and manufacturers.
Paint Thinners Solvents And Gun Wash Disposal Service
Thinners, cleaning solvents and gun wash are some of the most common hazardous wastes from spray shops. They are flammable, so they need closed, compatible containers and the right transport arrangements.
Many of our solvent customers prefer a regular collection with drum exchange, so a clean drum arrives as the full one leaves. We can also arrange one-off collections for clear-outs or changes of process.
Who We Collect From
- Vehicle body shops and refinishers
- Industrial spray finishers
- Printers and screen printing shops
- Manufacturers cleaning production equipment
- Furniture and joinery spray shops
Before We Collect
- Keep solvents in closed containers that are compatible with the contents.
- Do not mix solvent waste with paint, water or other chemicals.
- Tell us roughly how much you produce each week or month.
Why Paint Thinners And Solvents Must Be Disposed Of Professionally
Spent thinners, gun wash and cleaning solvents are typically flammable hazardous liquids that need careful containment and paperwork.
Keep solvents segregated. Any solvent recovery route is described only once verified for your waste.
- 01Solvents are commonly highly flammable and give off vapour.
- 02They must not be poured into drains or onto the ground.
- 03Sealed, suitable containers are needed for storage and transport.
- 04Mixed solvents need assessing before a route is chosen.
- 05Hazardous waste needs a consignment note when it leaves your site.
- 06Transport may fall under dangerous goods rules.
Recycling
Can You Recycle Paint Thinners Solvents And Gun Wash?
Yes, this is one of the more recyclable paint wastes. Spent thinners and gun wash can be distilled so the solvent is recovered and reused. Keeping solvents segregated from other wastes gives the best chance of a recovery route, which we confirm once verified for your waste.
Container supply and exchangeFrom Your Site To Disposal
Collection Arrangements
One-off and regular collections, nationwide. We arrange transport to suit the waste quantity and site access, using vans, tail-lift vehicles, rigids or artics. ADR collections are available where required, following assessment of the load.
What Happens After Collection
Waste is sent through our network of licensed disposal facilities, selected according to its location and the type of paint waste.
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