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Waste Recyling Information
Carburetor Cleaner (Cold Tank)
Automotive repair shops often have a 5-gallon bucket of carburetor cleaner that is used for degreasing parts. Methylene chloride (the chlorinated solvent frequently used) is toxic, persistent, and carcinogenic. Such cleaner becomes hazardous when it is no longer usable.
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Consider eliminating chlorinated carburetor cleaner and switching to a less hazardous, non-chlorinated cleaner.
- Keep the carburetor cleaner container closed when not in use to avoid evaporation.
- When carburetor cleaner is spent, contact the EH&S Office to coordinate recycling and disposal at a permitted hazardous waste disposal facility.
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Don’t pour carburetor cleaner down any storm drain, or into a septic system, dry well, or sewer.
- Don’t put sludge from your cold tank into the dumpster or on the ground.
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Contact the EH&S Office to
coordinate pickup (x6291).
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Recycling
If you have any questions contact the
Environmental Health & Safety Office at (608) 246-6291 or via
email
Comments regarding page to: EH&S Department
Last updated:
05/05/05
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