Resources for Solvent Recovery and Recycling

Solvent recycling can help you profit by reducing the costs associated with your solvent waste disposal. By reducing your solvent use, you also reduce the cost of purchasing virgin solvents in addition to reducing storage and management costs. You also help reduce hazardous waste pollution and water pollution.

Solvent recovery helps you control pollution by capturing and condensing volatile organic compound (VOC) solvent vapors through a condenser carbon or other absorbents. Using the condensation method, you recover the solvent from the condenser. Using the adsorption method, the vapors are absorbed. They are then desorbed by steam or other media, and finally you condense and recover them.

To find a solvent recovery process company suitable for you:

1. Determine your needs.

2. Discuss them with potential solvent disposal companies.

3. Ask for referrals.

4. Decide on a company that fits your company's budget and that is physically close enough to handle your solvent disposal or solvent recycling.

Search for solvent disposal

If you are only looking to dispose of your solvents, find a company suitable to helping you stay compliant with waste disposal regulations.

Consider solvent recyclers

Take advantage of companies with distillation systems to help you not only comply with government regulations, but also to help you re-use your solvent.

Think about a do it yourself solvent recovery process

Consider purchasing chemical solvent recovery or chemical solvent recycling equipment to do your own onsite chemical solvent processing.

• Although hazardous waste storage is regulated, solvent recycling does not require any special permits.
• Consider leasing do-it-yourself equipment before buying to ensure the solvent recycling system is going to work well for your company.