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Handing waste solvent to a licensed disposal firm fulfils legal obligations — but the long-term cost is often overlooked. We compare both methods with real figures.
Monthly Cost of the Disposal Approach
Disposal fee plus fresh solvent purchasing creates a combined cost that recurs every month with no return. The total is significant for any facility consuming 100+ litres monthly.
Monthly Cost of the Recovery Approach
One-time capital investment plus minimal monthly running costs (electricity, consumables, residue disposal) — typically 3–5% of the original solvent purchasing cost.
💡 85% recovery → ~85% reduction in fresh solvent purchasing → machine pays back in months.
3-Year Comparison
Disposal costs accumulate with no return. Recovery machine costs front-load the investment, then running costs are minimal. The 3-year saving is typically 5–7× the machine cost.
✅ Recovery method saves dramatically more over any period beyond payback.
Conclusion
For any facility using 100+ litres per month, a recovery machine is a financially strong decision.