Alternatives& disposal for paints, stains and finishes

These suggestions for what to do with left over finishes, and alternatives to certain finishes was sourced from http://thegreencommunity.org/dispose_chem.html
Latex or Water Based paints (glycol esters, phenyl mercuric acetate)
Disposal: Air dry leftover paint and discard the paint can.
Alternatives: Casein-based paint or limestone-based white wash.
Less toxic than latex paints and nonflammable, but still contains harmful substances like phenyl mercuric acetate.
Rust paints (methylene chloride, tolulene, petroleum distillates)
Disposal: Store unused paint for hazardous waste collection or give away.
Flammable and toxic.
Oil-based or Enamel paints (ethylene, aliphatic hydrocarbons)
Disposal: Save unused paint for hazardous waste collection or give away.
Alternatives: Latex or water-based paints.
Flammable and toxic.
Wood preservatives (chlorinated phenols, creosote, copper or zinc napthenate)
Disposal: Save leftover product for hazardous waste collection or give away.
Flammable.
Turpentines and Thinners (n-butylalcohol, acetone, petroleum distillates)
Disposal: Using a fine wire mesh, strain solids for hazardous waste collection. Liquid portion can be reused.
Alternatives: Use water-based paints because these can be thinned using just water instead of solvent-based thinners.
Flammable and toxic.
Stains and Finishes (glycol esters, ketones, naphtha, halogenated hydrocarbons)
Disposal: Save leftover products for hazardous waste collection or give away to someone else who can use it.
Alternatives: Natural pigment finishes or latex paint.
Flammable and toxic.
Furniture strippers (acetone, alcohols, xylene, tolulene, methylene chloride)
Disposal: Unused strippers should be saved for hazardous waste collection.
Alternatives: Electric sanders, heat guns, or sandpaper.
Flammable and toxic.