Some examples of regular household flammable liquids are:
- Rubbing Alcohol
- Nail polish and nail polish remover
- Linseed oil
- Aerosol cans
- Non-dairy creamer
- Gasoline, turpentine, and paint thinner
- Hand sanitizer
- Flour
- Oranges
Disposal of such flammable liquids is permissible by one of three means:
Removal – this usually requires help from a private company that will come to your home and remove the waste. This also usually requires payment for their service
Evaporation - This works best for thin, flammable liquids including gasoline and paint thinner. ALWAYS do this outside away from children, animals and any possible sparks/flames. If there is a small amount, simply remove the lid and the liquid will evaporate. If there is more than that, pour around a half inch into a metal/foil tray (ex. roasting pan, metal tray) and this should speed up the process. Repeat as necessary until all the liquid is gone. The metal/foil tray can be recycled with scrap aluminum in some collection programs, or it can be wrapped newspaper and disposed of in your regular trash
Solidification - Sawdust or shredded newspaper will work, but for any bigger amounts of liquids, you will want to get some cat litter or sand. ALWAYS do this outside, away from children, animals or possible sparks/flames. When the material is solidified, put into a double lined garbage bag and then it can be discarded in the regular trash. Be sure not to get the bag too heavy as it may bust
**When doing any of the above steps, remember to wear gloves and safety glasses as the liquid could splash**