Oily rags may combust due to the flammable nature of the absorbed product and need to be disposed of in a compliant and safe manner. Oily rags should be stored in empty metal containers and sealed to prevent oxidation which may lead to combustion.
Does Veolia accept and dispose of rags and absorbents?
Veolia’s highly trained and experienced team can safely collect, transport, decontaminate and dispose of contaminated rags and absorbents.
The packaged rags and absorbents are loaded onto our specialised waste collection fleet for transport to a treatment facility. The materials will go through an initial testing and inspection process to identify the contaminates so they can be treated in accordance with EPA regulations.