Used agents are safely disposed of according to local and st

The Environmental Protection Act (EPA) and local by-laws in most areas require that used cleaning solvents must be disposed of safely. This means that they must be put into drums and either col- lected by a refuse disposal firm or taken to a local authority amenity site where they are put into a large tank for bulk incineration. Several local authorities,for instance Surrey and Hampshire,are now looking at ways of using the energy produced by burning waste material to produce electricity. Emptying used solvents into the drain can lead to a heavy fine or even imprisonment.
Detergents are by their nature biodegradable, that is,they break down,do not build up sludge and will not explode,unlike solvents. However,if you use large quantities of detergents,wash bays which are fitted with the correct type of drainage system should be used.