Paint Waste Types
Oil And Solvent Based Paint Disposal
Solvent based paint disposal and oil based paint collection for commercial customers, in tins, drums and bulk containers.
Oil And Solvent Based Paint Disposal Service
Oil and solvent based paints contain solvents that give off vapour and can be flammable, so they are usually classed as hazardous waste. That means they need the correct packaging, classification and transfer paperwork before they leave your site.
We collect solvent based paint from trade and industrial customers in whatever form it has built up in, from small tins of gloss through to drums and bulk containers of industrial coating. Tell us what you have and we will advise on the safest way to package and move it.
Who We Collect From
- Decorators using gloss and undercoat
- Industrial coating and fabrication shops
- Marine and heavy-equipment refinishers
- Manufacturers with production coatings
- Facilities teams clearing old maintenance stock
Before We Collect
- Store tins and drums away from heat and ignition sources.
- Keep spent thinners and gun wash in separate containers from paint.
- Have product names or safety data sheets ready if you can.
Why Solvent Based Paint Must Be Disposed Of Professionally
Solvent based paints are usually classed as hazardous waste, so they need the correct classification, packaging and paperwork before they move.
Many solvent based paints are classified as hazardous. Spent thinners and gun wash are handled on their own page so they can be kept separate.
- 01Solvents give off vapour and many products are flammable.
- 02Hazardous waste needs a consignment note when it leaves your site.
- 03Mixing with general waste can create fire and pollution risks.
- 04Transport may need packaging and labelling suited to dangerous goods.
- 05Waste producers are responsible for classifying their waste correctly.
- 06A suitable treatment route depends on the products involved.
Recycling
Can You Recycle Oil And Solvent Based Paint?
Partly. The solvent content can often be recovered and reused, and liquid residues may be used as a fuel substitute in specialist plants. Empty metal tins can be recycled once the residues are dealt with. We confirm the route for your particular waste before collection.
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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Give us the basics and we will assess the waste and containers, then confirm a quote and arrangements.
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