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Solvents and hazardous products

How to dispose of paint thinner.

Recommended answerPaint thinner is flammable household hazardous waste.
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Recommended route

Use a hazardous-waste collection and keep it in the original labelled container.

Before disposal or return

  1. Secure the cap and transport upright.

Do not

Do not pour into drains, soil or rubbish.

Reference sources

U.S. EPA — household hazardous wasteOpen source ↗

Checked 2026-08-16

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