A lot of things happen
after you drop off that can of latex paint or any hazardous refuse at
the local waste facility for disposal. Ever wondered what happens to
them? Here are some hazardous
rubbish and a brief description of what they go through after
being thrown away.
Fluorescent lamps
All types of these
lamps are sealed inside cardboard boxes, and are transferred to
specialized facilities. Upon arrival, the waste lamps are shredded in
a forced air system which separates mercury, glass, and aluminum.
Afterwards, the materials are collected and sold to be reused.
Latex paint
Every can and pail is
inspected to see if the paint is still usable. Reusable paints are
hand sorted by color; those of the same color are pumped into a tank,
mixed by a high-speed mixer. The substance is tested for qualities
like viscosity, color, and other characteristics. Paint quality is
adjusted as necessary according to standards, then packaged again.
Motor oil
Used oil is processed
to remove dirt, chemicals, water, and other contaminants to be
refined into new motor oil. Packs of oil filters are dumped into a
large bin with a powerful auger, driving the filters into a conveyor
belt. They are then carried up into a crushing unit, which takes 4-6
filters at a time and creates a steel “brick”. The brick is
pushed through a chute and into a bin, where the oil is drained from
filters and pumped into storage tanks.
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