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How to Recycle Wood Stain/Varnish
Wood stains, varnishes, and wood finishing products.
Quick answer
As hazardous waste: wood stain, varnish, and their thinners are flammable and toxic, so never pour them out or trash liquid product. Keep them in original containers and take them to a household hazardous-waste facility; fully dried-out brushes and empty cans can often go in the trash.
- Recyclable
- Yes
- 1Keep in original containers
- 2Ensure tight seal
- 3Label contents clearly
- 4Separate oil-based from water-based