Used anti freeze

[31chevy]

Hi Barners, I was wondering what you do with your old antifreeze, I live in a small town & can not find anyone who recycles it. I'm trying to be friendly to the enviroment. Your input would be appreciated. ( I have about 20 quarts)
Thank you
Gary.

[BILL WZOREK]

Gary,
Go to the local auto parts that you do Business with & most likely they will dispose of it for you. If they want to charge you, tell them that that ain't Coustomer friendly !!!!

[billwill]

Take to local recyle centeror call hyway dept and ask them what to do with it

[Charlie Stephens]

I call the same department within my city that handles trash pick up and they direct me to a location where it can be disposed of free (well not exactly free, it comes out of the taxes). Any chance you are going to a private recycling company that only wants stuff that can be turned into money versus a government funded center that is intended to protect the environment?

Charlie Stephens

[Dale Fairfax]

Any automotive service facility ("repair garage") should have the capability. They are required by law to capture everything they drain. They in turn contract with a company like Safety Kleen to pick up on a regular basis.

[paul2748]

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Back when there weren't any recycling centers, I used to take the bottles and leave them at a local gas station late at night.

I don't do that any more.

[BILL WZOREK]

When all is said & done please let us know what you ended up doing / so others can follow It was a good Question Some thing that years ago we never thought about.
& NO I AM NOT EARTHY CRUNCHY

[JWL]

Go back and read what Dale Fairfax posted!! Any auto/truck repair shop can properly dispose of the used materials for you unless they are prone to breaking the law.

[BILL WZOREK]

JWL
Do they have to except all oil & antifreez that they dont create buy doing there changes, then if they have to except all,can they charge for disposal, and for how much $$$
Keep that price high & they don't have to break the law & not except the old product. Keeping that price high makes another reason for people to come to them for there complete service needs.

[Gary in La.]

I don't know if it's standard practice across the U.S. but here in south La. the Firestone stores will accept anti-freeze with no charge and Wal-Mart will take the used oil.

[Charlie Stephens]

Be careful because some antifreeze tastes good to animals and they will drink it and die. Keep it covered until you can dispose of it.

Charlie Stephens

[Jack E/NJ]

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Jack E/NJ

[Torchie]

Originally Posted by 31chevy

Hi Barners, I was wondering what you do with your old antifreeze, I live in a small town & can not find anyone who recycles it. I'm trying to be friendly to the enviroment. Your input would be appreciated. ( I have about 20 quarts)
Thank you
Gary.

I live in a small town too. Actualy not to far from you. I take mine to my local auto parts store where I buy new antifreeze and they recycle it for me. Most auto repair shops will take it as well as they have to dispose of it properly as well. I always keep the old jugs just for that purpose.
And yes it will kill family pets as it tastes quite sweet.
Torchie.

[racer32]

here ya go:

http://search.earth911.com/?what=Ant...rovince=&city=

[Rowdy]

It is a 50 mile round trip to get rid of it around here. Parts stores and shops will not take it. Shop owners say, not dained by them, so not their problem. I won't say where most local DIY's do with it, but gauranteed its not the best disposal method.

[Mike51Merc]

Thanks for being a responsible citizen. Too many car guys would just dump it in their yard or in the nearest sewer.