The disposable rags must be stored separately from municipal trash and transported according to hazardous waste regulations. Solvent Alternatives Use soap or detergent solutions wherever possible. Use solvents only for cleaning inks and oils. Specially made blanket washes that do not contain hazardous materials are now available. Small solvent recovery systems are currently on the market and work well.
Many acetic acid based solvents are on the market and are less toxic than other solvents.
Waste Lubricating Oils Lubricating oils should be managed as hazardous wastes when they have no further use. Waste oil must be transported by a hazardous waste hauler registered with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. The following additional publications which may be helpful in overall management of hazardous waste are available from the Hazardous Waste Advisement Program.