A simple way to dispose of mineral spirits is to take it to a landfill that can properly dispose of it. Call your local landfill to see if they handle hazardous waste. If you must get rid of it, you can leave it in its original container and pay a small fee to have a local agency dispose of it properly.
Can I put white spirit in the bin?
Never pour mineral spirits down the drains or into the sewers. It can contaminate the groundwater. Beware that mineral spirits can't be poured onto the ground or into the garbage can. They can only be disposed of properly at a waste management event or facility.
How do you dispose of mineral spirits after cleaning brushes?
- Find your nearest hazardous-waste recycler.
- Put your used mineral spirits in a plastic bag or stable box to transport them to the hazardous-waste collection site.
- Drop them off at your local hazardous-waste collection site.
Can you pour spirits down the sink?
Alcohol. Doesn't matter if you cleaning up after a party from last night, or simply pouring out a beer in disgust, a lot of us tend to pour alcohol down our sink pipes at an alarmingly high rate. For the most part, it is OK. If the substance is at a concentration of less than 24%, then everything is fine and dandy.