Tips on Disposing of Oily, Flammable Rags from the Mendham Fire Department

MENDHAM, NEW JERSEY —The Mendham Fire Department has shared summertime tips for how to dispose of oily and flammable rags.

They offer the following steps:

• Place the rags in an empty metal container that has a tight metal lid such as an empty paint or stain can
• Fill the container with water until the rags are submerged
• Place the metal lid tightly over the water soaked formerly combustible rags
• Take the container to your local hazardous waste disposal center or save it until your local community has a hazardous waste pick up day
• Please make sure not to dump solvents or paint or anything else like this down your drain or sewer.

To read more from the Mendham Fire Department on how to stay safe while dealing with oily and flammable rags, check out their website.

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