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Don’t Pour It Down the Drain: The Hidden Hazards of Improper Hazardous Waste Disposal

Think pouring old paint, used oil, acids, or contaminated fuel down the drain is a quick fix? 

Think again.

Every time hazardous liquids like these are dumped down a sink, storm drain, or toilet, they don’t just disappear — they *travel*. And the damage they cause along the way can be devastating:

Here’s What Really Happens:

1. Water Pollution:
These substances contain toxic chemicals that water treatment plants aren’t designed to handle. That means they often end up contaminating rivers, lakes, and even groundwater. This can poison fish and wildlife, and potentially enter *our* drinking water supply.

2. Pipe and Infrastructure Damage:
Corrosive substances like acids and certain fuels can eat away at plumbing and municipal sewage systems, leading to costly repairs and dangerous leaks — costs that often get passed back to the community.

3. Fire and Explosion Risks:
Fuels and oils are highly flammable. Pouring them down a drain can create dangerous vapors that build up in enclosed sewage systems, potentially leading to fires or explosions.

 

4. Legal Consequences:
Disposing of hazardous materials improperly isn’t just unsafe — it’s illegal. Fines for such actions can be steep, even for first-time offenders.

There’s a Safer Way: Let the Experts Handle It

We specialize in the safe, responsible collection and recycling of:

  • Old Paint
  • Contaminated Fuels
  • Acids and corrosive substances
  • Used oils and lubricants

Our licensed team ensures these materials are disposed of or recycled in a way that protects your home, your health, and the planet.

Protect Your Family, the local community and the Environment.

Call us today to schedule a pickup or learn more about our hazardous waste recycling services.

Let’s clean up the mess — the right way.

Waste Not, Want Not - Recycle!

RCS Safely and Responsibly Recycle Waste into Reusable Material RCS Recycling is registered with the Environment Agency as Carrier, Broker, Dealer (Upper Tier).

We collect commercial and hazardous waste operating in 30 counties (and counting) in the UK public and private sectors diverting waste away from landfill sites by recycling it.

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