Re: [APML] Chemical waste ??

[Joe Pedit <pedit@email.unc.edu>]

I would avoid dumping the chemicals into your septic system,
particularly if you have a drinking water well nearby.  Contact your
county household hazardous waste collection facility for instructions. 
See <http://wastenot.enr.state.nc.us/swhome/p98.htm>.

Joe

Brian Carter wrote:
> 
> Quick question, I just set up a home darkroom. How do you get rid of the
> chemical waste, we have a septic tank and even if we didnt I dont think I
> would even consider putting it down the drain. Over in the UK we had a
> company that collected it, they gave you a container, when it was full you
> called the toll free number, they collected and swapped out the full
> container for an empty one and you were billed accordingly. Does anybody
> know of a similar system here in the USA. If it helps I am in North
> Carolina.
> 
> regards
> Brian Carter
> 
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