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Re: How to Safely (and not so safely) Dispose of Oil-Soaked Rags


I would say that the little bit of smoke a paper towel or two produces on occasion is much less than what my neighbor produces mowing his lawn or my house would, going up in smoke.

I could produce emissions if I took up smoking.

But, I do appreciate the advise.

Re: How to Safely (and not so safely) Dispose of Oil-Soaked Rags

For forty years I've kept it safe and simple.

I have a metal pail outside the shop and I burn anything that comes in contact with flammables(solvent, varnish, wax, whatever) immediately. That means rags, brushes, Q-Tips, stir sticks, etc.

Just put it in the pail(small amounts at a time) and use the butane grill lighter.

Jim