How to safely dispose of e liquid.

[ShannonS]

It's very simple to dispose of liquid nicotine and cart filler safely. Please never flush or pour eliquid down the drain. I have to destroy medications away from proper disposal systems all the time. This method is approved by the EPA and FDA for disposing of liquid medications.

The two main goals of this action is to prevent pets, children and drug seekers access to wasted medications and to prevent medications from getting into the ground water.

Pour eliquid into absorbent kitty litter in a sealable plastic bag, then dispose of that bag in the trash. I usually double bag mine. This keeps the nicotine out of the ground water and would make it difficult for a dog, child or dumpster diver to get sick on the juice.

If its good enough for disposing of liquid morphine, it should be fine for liquid nicotine.

 

[FreeFlow]

Good call, I've often wondered but never looked into the proper why to trash my juice. I promise now that I know, i'll never dump it down the drain or in the trash again.

 

[banjo]

Great advice! Proper disposal is a subject I never considered, but I certainly will in the future. Thanks for the post - much appreciated.

 

[markmcs]

Thank you, Shannon. To be honest, I hadn't thought about it before. Is there a reasonable substitute for kitty litter?

 

[misterD]

even if nicotine is absorbed by the skin? if its highly concentrated i'd think it'd be better to further dilute it with water before doing so.

 

[Raynen]

Thank you for this info!

 

[marc445]

what's the problem with drug seekers?

 

[Misha707]

Our pharmacist recommends either kitty litter or used coffee grounds for those without a kitty.

 

[sbphotog]

ya know, I've never considered this before. great post!

 

[ShannonS]

Thank you, Shannon. To be honest, I hadn't thought about it before. Is there a reasonable substitute for kitty litter?

The cheapest kitty litter usually works the best. Don't do the clumping kitty litter, but the dirt cheap "pebble" type that most people don't buy any more.

 

[KissMint]

Great info thanks! Although I never have a chance to throw away any ejuice yet. I do have empty bottles with very little liquid in it .. I can't seem to get that last few drops.

 

[rolygate]

Sawdust or barbecue charcoal will also work.

Thanks Shannon for that medically-approved tip. Excellent.

 

[Lisa66]

....or, if you have an actual litter box, whether the "scoopable" litter or not, you could pour the unwanted liquid into the bag of waste when you change out the entire litter box. Thanks for the tip.

 

[Zal42]

...or you can send them to me, and I'll dispose of them in my PV.

 

[FreakyStylie]

Man Zal, you beat me to it. I think proper disposal is to PM me. ;^)

 

[player30]

Thanks for the info. I have way more juices that I don't like than I do!

 

[doots]

I never dispose of any

 

[Virk]

This summer I was thinking about a new use for all my 'bad' tasting juice...dilute with water, put into a spray bottle and use them as an insecticide...i.e. ant killer. I've read that nicotine is a natural insecticide, I figure I'll try it out and see.
Anyone know or have experience with this?

 

[FreakyStylie]

This summer I was thinking about a new use for all my 'bad' tasting juice...dilute with water, put into a spray bottle and use them as an insecticide...i.e. ant killer. I've read that nicotine is a natural insecticide, I figure I'll try it out and see.
Anyone know or have experience with this?

Great idea! The sweetness of the PG/VG might even lure them in??? Don't talk too much about it though, or we'll be banned for huffing insecticides, LOL.

 

[rmpetty]

Something I had not given any thought to. Thanks.