I too read this but I don't recommend it.  The amount and type of flux
in many pastes will 1. scum up your pot - it's quite messy and 2. be a
fire hazard.  I've tried it and won't do it again.  Go with your metal
reclaim.  Small amounts are useful for tinning soldering irons.

>-----Original Message-----
>From:  Sunil Gupta [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
>Sent:  Sunday, June 20, 1999 8:40 PM
>To:    [log in to unmask]
>Subject:       Re: [TN] Solder paste disposal
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>The best way I presume of disposing the solder paste is by throwing the
>paste into the wave solder bath. This method was suggested in one of the
>reputed magazines, which I donot remember now.
>
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>regards
>
>Sunil Gupta
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>Garry Beaumont <[log in to unmask]> on 21-06-99 01:39:50
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>Subject:  [TN] Solder paste disposal
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>Hi
>Can anyone offer advice on the disposal (environmentally friendly) of the
>empty solder paste tubes?
>Does anyone clean the empty tube of solder paste residue leaving just
>the disposal of the plastic? If you do, how do you do it safely? Do you
>then rely on evaporation to recover the solids?
>What advice can anyone offer on disposal of the solder paste solids?
>
>
>Also how is the industry handling the disposal of Nickel - cadmium
>batteries?
>
>Any info on the above would be appreciated.
>Thanks - Garry Beaumont
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