On 30/09/14 22:14, Ferretygubbins wrote:
"newshound" wrote in message
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On 30/09/2014 16:40, The Natural Philosopher wrote:

tip it out and let it evaporate then scrap the empty container

+1

If I were to do this I'd empty it into a drum of sand or sawdust in an
open area and let it evaporate from there. This should allow a slightly
more controlled disposal. When I worked for the Medical Research
Council this is how waste solvent was disposed of (several gallons at a
time).

I wouldn't advise smoking whilst doing this...


Sounds like a good plan.

I've got rid of solvent by pouring a pint at a time over the concrete
drive and let it evaporate off.



Here's something else not to do:

University in the 80's. Buy old ****box Maxi. Take carb to room with a
gallon of petrol to clean and replace seals. End up with big pile of
petrol soaked rags.

Put rags in dumpster by college side gate. Seemed reasonable...

Notice 1/2 hour later that dumpster area stinks of petrol as it remains
so for the next day...

Remembers that petrol is much heavier than air and dumpster is empty -
except for petrol soaked rags. Dumpster therefore now contains about 3m3
of petrol vapour...

Prays for the next day that noone takes a lit fag anywhere near the
dumpster.


*ahem*