Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division
Household Ignitable Liquids
Disposal
Always use extreme care when handling ignitable liquids.
Procedures include:
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Conduct activities outdoors. Avoid inhaling fumes and stay
away from ignition sources.
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Wear protective gloves, eye protection, boots, and clothing that
covers exposed skin.
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Mix the liquid with kitty litter or other
clay-based absorbent in a plastic tray or bucket until the
absorbent is moist, but not dripping.
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Set the mixture outdoors in a well-ventilated area away
from potential ignition sources, children and pets.
Allow to dry. If you have additional liquid, this
procedure can be repeated reusing the dried absorbent.
Never reuse the same absorbent for more than one type of
ignitable liquid waste, however.
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Double-wrap the dried absorbent in trash bags
and put it in the trash.
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The empty cans or containers that the product
came in can also be placed in the trash.
These procedures are intended for small quantities of
ignitable liquids from a household only.
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