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A typical print room can potentially generate hazardous waste as a result of cleaning off the printing press with a liquid solvent or solvent wipes/rags. For example, if the solvent on the rag is characteristically hazardous (ignitable) and the rag is saturated with liquid, then the rag would be a characteristically (ignitable) hazardous waste. If the solvent were a listed solvent, then the rag would be a listed hazardous waste. Unused inks, solvents and other chemicals may result in a hazardous waste classification that you will have to manage according to hazardous waste regulations. In addition, waste ink with chromium, lead and/or barium may be classified as a regulated hazardous waste. More information concerning waste management and reduction is presented in the "Best Practices" and expanded sections of this EVC section.