Recycling of solvents may help avoid some of the high costs of disposing of the waste solvents at a hazardous waste disposal facility. There are companies in Oklahoma who perform these services. Research has developed citrus or water based solvents which are effective and are said to be less hazardous to employees and to the environment. Empty solvent containers need to be disposed with caution, although they can go to landfills authorized to receive non-hazardous industrial waste. Approval for disposal of these types of wastes is handled by the Department of Environmental Quality's Waste Management Division, Solid Waste Compliance Unit.
Automobile batteries are recyclable.
Both the lead-acid component and the plastic case can be recycled. Most battery wholesalers have some mechanism to collect the batteries. Check with your supplier. Each is subject to specific individual regulations. Information regarding how to determine your generator classification and the applicable requirements may be obtained by contacting the Department of Environmental Quality's Waste Management Division.