Tip Sheet #1

WASTE ORIGIN: Paint Stripping
WASTE TYPES: Solvents and Paints

WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING METHODS:

• Avoid unnecessary overspray.
• Clean equipment regularly.
• Use mechanical paint stripping system such as plastic blast media.
• Use non-phenolic or non-acid stripper.

WASTE ORIGIN: Patching
WASTE TYPES: Filler Waste and Sand Dust

WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING METHODS:

• Control inventory rigidly to minimize harmful chemical filler use.
• Sweep or vacuum; don't flush to street or clarifier.

WASTE ORIGIN: Paint Application
WASTE TYPES: Paint Waste, Spent Solvents, and VOC Emissions

WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING METHODS:

• Control inventory rigidly to reduce thinner use.
• Practice better housekeeping to reduce leaks and spills.
• Mix paint according to need.
• Use high transfer efficiency equipment (e.g., equipment with low over-spray).
• Keep air pressure low and spray gun perpendicular to increase accuracy.
• Provide operator training.
• Practice proper equipment cleaning methods.
• Use fully-enclosed gun cleaning station.
• Reuse cleanup solvent in next compatible batch of paint.
• Recycle solvent on-site.
• Recycle solvent off-site using thinner leasing agreements.
• Contact waste exchanges.
• Make leftover paint available to customer.
• Use recyclable paint filters.
• Use styrofoam filters.

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