{"id":132,"date":"2019-03-12T23:10:32","date_gmt":"2019-03-12T23:10:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.forsea.org\/solvents\/"},"modified":"2023-04-02T03:26:46","modified_gmt":"2023-04-02T03:26:46","slug":"solvents","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.forsea.org\/solvents\/","title":{"rendered":"Solvents and Paints"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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\nSolvents
\nand Paints<\/span>

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Paint thinners, rust removers, and furniture strippers
\nare toxic to aquatic life and can contaminate groundwater. Paints
\nand preservatives have similar effects. These products should never
\nbe put down the drain into sewer or septic systems.<\/td>\n

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\nDisposal
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<\/span>Set
\naside used paint thinner in a closed jar until the paint particles
\nsettle out. After settling, pour off the clear liquid and reuse.
\nWhen the remaining paint sludge is dry, wrap it in plastic for disposal
\nduring collection days. Left-over paint is also a good seller at
\ngarage sales. Empty paint cans should be allowed to dry before recycling.
\nSome localities are collecting left over paint for mixing and resale.
\nCall the recycle hotline at 1-800-RECYCLE for what’s happening in
\nyour area.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\n<\/b><\/span> Alternatives<\/span>

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<\/span>Choose
\nwater-based paints over oil-based paint. If the paint can is marked
\n“latex” or says “clean up with soap and water”, you know the paint
\nis water-based. Use whitewash for fences, barns and basements.
\nUse recycled paint such as that available from the City of Seattle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nPesticides and Herbicides<\/a><\/span>
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