proper disposal of old fragrance oils and carrier/base oils

[Guest guest]

Coming out of lurking to ask a question.

 

What is the best way to dispose of old fragrance oils and carrier/base oils?

 

I assume the FO should be treated and disposed of like a chemical

(keeping container sealed, wrapping in newspaper, putting in a bag,

and placing in a trash bag). I assume the rancid oils should be

treated the same.

 

I haven't used or purchased any fragrance oils in 15 years. I thought

I had given ways or sold all my FO, but found a box in the back of the

closet. Since I now only use essential oils, I'm not too upset on

finding a few old bottles of FO. But I am upset that I let Jojoba and

Sweet Almond go to the bad. Guess that's what I get for not properly

labeling boxes when I moved. LOL

 

Thanks for your suggestions.

 

Ginger in NC

[Guest guest]

Hi Ginger,

 

Actually, in most states, essential oils, fragrance oils and fixed oils are

considered hazardous materials and need to be taken to the appropriate

collection site for hazardous materials disposal, not to the local landfill.

A minute quantity left in a bottle could go with your regular trash, but if

you are disposing of any quantity, check with your Waste Management Facility

and follow the rules to be kind to the environment. I would be very

surprised if NC suggests the disposal method for chemicals that you talk

about below. Your state may be more lax than others, but that would be sad.

:-( Up here in the left-hand corner we are all eco-freaks, you know. :-)

 

 

Be Well,

Marcia Elston http://www.wingedseed.com

" Give thanks for a little and you will find a lot. " Hausa Saying from

Nigeria

 

 

 

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On Behalf Of Ginger

Thursday, June 01, 2006 10:06 AM

proper disposal of old fragrance oils and

carrier/base oils

 

 

Coming out of lurking to ask a question.

 

What is the best way to dispose of old fragrance oils and

carrier/base oils?

 

I assume the FO should be treated and disposed of like a chemical

(keeping container sealed, wrapping in newspaper, putting in a bag,

and placing in a trash bag). I assume the rancid oils should be

treated the same.

 

I haven't used or purchased any fragrance oils in 15 years. I

thought

I had given ways or sold all my FO, but found a box in the back of

the

closet. Since I now only use essential oils, I'm not too upset on

finding a few old bottles of FO. But I am upset that I let Jojoba

and

Sweet Almond go to the bad. Guess that's what I get for not

properly

labeling boxes when I moved. LOL

 

Thanks for your suggestions.

 

Ginger in NC

[Guest guest]

Thanks. Actually my local landfill is who suggested the method I

described. I guess different places do different things.

 

Ginger

 

On 6/1/06, Marcia Elston <samara wrote:

>

>

> Actually, in most states, essential oils, fragrance oils and fixed oils

> are

> considered hazardous materials and need to be taken to the appropriate

> collection site for hazardous materials disposal, not to the local

> landfill.

> A minute quantity left in a bottle could go with your regular trash, but

> if

> you are disposing of any quantity, check with your Waste Management

> Facility

> and follow the rules to be kind to the environment.

>