Should You Pour Turpentine?

Turpentine is a highly flammable paint thinner that needs to be disposed of safely. If you aren't careful with its disposal, it can catch fire and pollute the surrounding area. If you have a small amount of turpentine, you can simply dry it out and dispose of the container in your trash.

Is it OK to pour turpentine down the drain?

Turpentine cannot be dumped down the drain or into the septic system because it can pollute groundwater. Additionally, turpentine is flammable, so brushes and rags used for turpentine application may catch fire and shouldn't be thrown in the garbage.

Can I throw turpentine?

If you have a small amount of turpentine or turpentine-covered items, you can evaporate the turpentine and then put it in your garbage. If you have a lot of turpentine to get rid of, you will need to have it disposed of as hazardous waste.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.