Solutions for Pollution Problems

Paint Mixing Room

Mixing of paints

  • Select low VOC or water based paint

  • Estimate carefully the amount of paint required so as to avoid purchase more-than-necessary paints

  • Mix suitable amount of paint to avoid wastage

Disposal of waste paint and solvents

  • Waste paint and solvents are chemical wastes. They should be handled separately as chemical wastes

  • As far as possible, leftover or waste paint and solvents should be recycled for re-use. Non-recylceable residue should be handled as chemical wastes. Take care in storing the residue or waste paint and solvents to avoid dripping and polluting the ground.

  • Do not dispose of waste paint and solvents improperly

Containers and materials with paint or solvent stains

  • Containers and materials with paint or solvent stains are chemical wastes and should be disposed of in accordance with proper procedures

  • Do not dispose of improperly containers and materials with paint or solvent stains.

A Guide to the Chemical Waste Control Scheme

A Guide to the Registration of Chemical Waste Producers

Code of Practice on the Packaging, Labelling and Storage of Chemical Wastes

A Guide to the Control on Import and Export of Waste

 

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