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Transfer Station Info (Tip Fee $111.25/ton)

  • Mt. Olive Mon-Fri 7:30am-3pm; Sat 7:30am-11am
  • Parsippany Mon-Fri 7am-3pm; Sat 7:30am-11am
  • Closed Sundays and Major Holidays
  • No Rental Trucks
  • Payment by Account, Check, Credit Card. No Cash
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F.A.Q. Solvents

The MCMUA operates one of NJ's most comprehensive household hazardous waste (HHW) programs. This F.A.Q. page and information on hazardous materials is intended as a guide about HHW materials as well as the MCMUA's HHW program. This information is a general guide and does not constitute official rule, regulation or law.

Hazards

  • Thinners and solvents contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
  • Thinners and solvents can be absorbed through the skin.
  • Thinners and solvents are flammable.
  • Some solvents are carcinogenic.
     

Handling

  • Keep thinners and solvents in closed and labeled glass or metal containers. Some plastic containers may deteriorate in contact with solvent.
  • Store thinners and solvents away from sources of sparks or heat.
  • Do NOT put leftover product in the trash or down the drain.
     

Management Options

  • If product is unused, try to give it away to someone else who can use it.
  • If the product cannot be given away for reuse, and the municipal paint collection program accepts it, take it there.
  • Solvents mixed with paint may be reused. First, let solids settle out and pour off liquids for future use as a solvent. Label container clearly.
  • The solids may be disposed of wet at an HHW collection. Alternatively the solids may be dried out by adding absorbents such as kitty litter or vermiculite, in a well ventilated area, away from ignition sources such as appliances with a motor or pilot light and out of reach of children and pets. Dried solids can be disposed of in the trash.
  • Small amounts of used or new paint thinner can be added into oil-based paint. Add to same color paint as that used with the thinner.
  • If the thinner or solvent cannot be reused through the above options, save for the next HHW collection day or take to a commercial hazardous waste facility.