How do you dispose of mineral spirits?

Answer 1

Anything containing linseed oil has the potential to spontaneously combust. Storage of old paint rags, brushes, etc. in a tightly sealed metal can such as an old paint can will prevent spontaneous combustion.

Rags etc. that are soaked with paint thinner or oil based paint should be left to dry out then disposed of. Old paint cans can be left to dry out before being disposed of at a local waste disposal facility or trash (if permitted).

Old cans of unused paint can be disposed of at specificd locations identified by your local dump personel or online at your city or county web site.