Disposing of bleach is not a difficult thing if done properly. Bleach can be flushed down the sink or toilet. However, make sure the bleach is dissolved in water first. As an alternative, you can also give bleach to those in need, for example to friends, relatives, or nearby institutions.
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Method 1 of 3: Flushing Bleach into the Sink or Toilet
Step 1. Turn on the water tap to dissolve the bleach when flushing it down the sink
If you want to flush bleach down the sink, turn on the faucet first. Once the faucet is open, start slowly pouring the bleach into the sink until it runs out. When you're done, leave the faucet on for a few seconds before turning it off.
Don't throw bleach straight into the sink without first diluting it with water
Step 2. Flush the bleach down the toilet and flush
If the amount of bleach is not too much, this method may be a good option. Open the bleach bottle cover and pour the bleach down the toilet. After that, flush the toilet until it is clean.
- If you flush more than 1 liter of bleach down the toilet, you may need to flush the toilet twice.
- If the toilet is not filled with enough water, fill the glass with water and pour it into the toilet. After that, pour the bleach down the toilet. The water will help dissolve the bleach.
Step 3. Do not mix bleach with any liquid other than water
Bleach contains toxins that can react when mixed with other liquids. Therefore, only dissolve bleach with water. Flush bleach down a running toilet. When using the sink, make sure that there is no other liquid in the sink before disposing of the bleach.
Method 2 of 3: Throw away the Bleach Bottle
Step 1. Read the bleach bottle label to see if the bottle is recyclable or not
Bleach bottle labels generally contain how to dispose of a bleach bottle and what to do when you're done using bleach. Look for the recycling symbol to indicate that the bleach bottle can be thrown in the trash.
- If there is a symbol such as “PET” or “HDPE”, the bottle can be recycled.
- If unsure, consult the nearest recycling center to find out if the bleach bottles are recyclable or not.
Step 2. Make sure the bleach bottle is completely empty
Make sure there are no traces of bleach still on the bottle before closing it again. You can pour a little water into the bottle, close it tightly, then shake it. This can help remove any traces of bleach. Remove the water from the bottle before closing it again.
Step 3. Throw the bleach bottle in the trash if it cannot be recycled
Before throwing a bleach bottle in the trash, it's important to make sure the bleach bottle is completely empty. The bleach bottle will be picked up by the cleaners, along with your other trash.
Method 3 of 3: Donating Bleach
Step 1. Offer bleach to a friend, relative, or neighbor
Instead of throwing away unused bleach, find someone close to you who needs bleach. You can do this by asking in person or via text message. You can also use social media.
For example, bring bleach with you when meeting with relatives or friends. After that, offer the bleach to him
Step 2. Find out the nearest institution that requires bleach
Find out which churches, nursing homes, homeless shelters, or other nearby institutions are willing to accept donations in the form of bleach. You can call, email, or visit the institution in person.
If there is a nonprofit in your area, ask if the organization accepts bleach as a donation or not
Step 3. Advertise the bleach on the internet for more people to see
Websites like Craigslist allow you to upload photos and descriptions of your bleach. By doing this, those around you can pick it up when necessary. You can also visit the Freecycle.org site. This site is dedicated to recycling items that are no longer used.
- Try announcing on a Facebook page or group that you'd like to donate bleach.
- Also state that you want to donate bleach for free. Don't forget to mention that the bleach package is no longer full.
Warning
- Bleach can irritate your skin. Therefore, make sure your clothes or skin are not exposed to bleach.
- Do not mix bleach with liquids other than water, such as ammonia.
