How to Recycle Sawdust as an Automotive Absorbent

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Treat or clean up your automotive spill as soon as it occurs.

   Applying sawdust to the spill as soon as possible will prevent the liquid or substance from penetrating the pores in the flooring or concrete of your garage or driveway.
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   Step 2: Sprinkle sawdust directly onto the automotive spill.

   The sawdust should cover the entire perimeter of the spill so it can adequately soak up the liquid or automotive substance. , Depending on the size and depth of the spill, you may need to wait either several minutes, or several hours.
   
   The sawdust will be ready for disposal when it has dried completely. ,,,, In most regions, you can dispose of the recycled sawdust using your routine trash collection and disposal method.
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   Step 3: Wait for the sawdust to completely absorb the automotive substance.

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   Step 4: Sweep the sawdust remains into a pile using a broom.

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   Step 5: Use a shovel or dustpan to gather the sawdust remains from the floor.

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   Step 6: Place the sawdust remains into a trash bag or large trash container that is marked for disposal.

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   Step 7: Dispose of the recycled sawdust remains safely.

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