Coolant Disposal

[LGAFF]

Who the hell takes this stuff anymore? Local Jiffy lube used too....with the city you have to wait til the last Saturday of the month....

[Scrrem]

Our county had a citizen disposal area that takes motor oil and coolant.
Rich

[Mystic ZR-1]

Our county had a citizen disposal area that takes motor oil and coolant.
Rich

Citizen disposal area?
I don't want to know...

[Z06scentair]

Citizen disposal area?
I don't want to know...

LoL I really lafted

[efnfast]

My local mechanick recycles it.

[mike100]

in Ca if you are a big business and deal in volume, you can recycle it or pay/give it to somebody who does, but as an individual, you can dump x amount of gallons in the sewer system (not storm drain!) as the treatment plant can handle a small amount.

I actually found this published! in California!

[Racinfan83]

I would think there would be a local recycling center up there that would take it. The county I live in has one near me, open 6 days a week, that takes most any liquid as long as it is in sealed jugs. And a bunch of other stuff that I wouldn't even thought of recycling unless I saw them taking it. City has one open 6 days a week too. Check your city or county websites...

[Paul Workman]

Could it be that one location playing games? I thought ALL of the oil change places had to accept waste oil AND coolant. The place I go does take oil, and has taken coolant in the past. But, then I've known the owner for 14 years now - so I don't know if that has anything to do with it. (That and having 3 cars he services...)

I have plastic 5 gal gas can that I store coolant in until I can dispose of it. Would the city take the time to empty it and leave the can, or would they take can and all on that one Saturday a month???

[Gunny]

You guys are sitting on a gold mine & don't know it ... bring it down to the mountains, find one of the locals with a still (not too difficult), and convert it into some good "hooch" :cheers:

of course, getting around the tax issue might be a problem ... :wink:

[JohnG]

Auto Tech Center 7101 Virginia Rd, CL accepts antifreeze according to McHenry County Green Guide. Also, Lube Plus at 176 & 31.:salute:

[LGAFF]

Thanks John.....appreciate the help!

[batchman]

Makes a dandy mouse trap. Take one mud bucket, one coat hanger (use lower straight wire), one coke can. Drill hole in coke can ends and pass hanger wire through, kink wire to keep in place. Paint stripe of peanut butter around coke can. Anchor hanger wire to top of bucket, put at least 3" of coolant in bucket. Provide ramp.

Not exactly humane, but fairly quick and effective - and the coolant pickles the customers, avoiding typical stink. One slotted spoon for monthly maintenance.

Couldn't resist,
- Jeff

[orthodoct]

I have a septic tank and bacteria in it will break down ethylene glycol. Just make sure that you don't just dump it out or leave it where your dog can get at it. Ethylene glycol tastes sweet and they will drink it. Rapid irreversible kidney failure=dead dog!

[XfireZ51]

Who the hell takes this stuff anymore? Local Jiffy lube used too....with the city you have to wait til the last Saturday of the month....

I was able to take my coolant to my Oil Masters Lube place.

[gbrtng]

I have a septic tank and bacteria in it will break down ethylene glycol. Just make sure that you don't just dump it out or leave it where your dog can get at it. Ethylene glycol tastes sweet and they will drink it. Rapid irreversible kidney failure=dead dog!
works good on raccoons too ...;)

[orthodoct]

Shame on you! How about two legged pests??