The Myths About Disposable Wipers:  · Learn The Facts

Shop Towel Laundries Claim:
Disposable wipers are considered "Hazardous wastes" under RCRA.

Fact: The vast majority of single-use wipers are nonhazardous wastes as they are contaminated with simple oils and greases. Many states have become more flexible.

Shop Towel Laundries Claim:
Rented wipers are "environmentally-friendly."

Fact: EPA's data indicates single-use disposable wipers have less negative environmental impact than rented, laundered wipers due to the multi-media environmental impact of the laundering process to air, water, and land.

Shop Towel Laundries Claim:
Environmental liability exposure is eliminated with rented, laundered shop towels.

Fact:
Under current environmental law (CERCLA) rented wipers share the same potential liability exposure as do single-use disposable wipers.

Shop Towel Laundries Claim:
Rented, laundered wipers reduce user costs.

Fact: Laundry rental contracts are notoriously filled with hidden costs for replacement, energy and environmental charges, and automatic price increases. Disposable wipers have completely predictable acquisition, use, and disposal costs.

Shop Towel Laundries Claim:
Rented, laundered wipers are exempt from Dept. Of Transportation (DOT) hazardous material regulations

Fact: Users of any product that may become a "hazardous material" are obliged to follow DOT regulations when shipping regulated materials off site--whether a rented towel or disposable.

Shop Towel Laundries Claim:
Rented, laundered wipers are safer for workers.

Fact: Rented wipers are commonly contaminated with metal chips and chemical residues from other users, while single-use disposables pose no cross contamination potential.

DISPOSABLE WIPERS ARE THE PREFERRED CHOICE OVER LAUNDERED SHOP TOWELS