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05-19-2009, 05:50 AM

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Disposing Antifreeze

Where do you guys dump your coolant?

I just did my yearly coolant R&R and need to find out where to take it

Advance auto parts says they wont take it.

Any pointers?

05-19-2009, 05:58 AM

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Your local recycling station/dump should take it for a small fee.

05-19-2009, 06:00 AM

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go to the recycling station...

05-19-2009, 07:16 AM

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I just toss it in the neighbors pool

05-19-2009, 07:17 AM

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I just toss it in the neighbors pool

i like that idea..btu its not my neighbors..its the apartment complex, u think they'd mind?

05-19-2009, 08:17 AM

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They shouldn't - after all, you're saving them on winter prep fees for aforementioned pool

05-19-2009, 08:19 AM

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lol

05-19-2009, 08:22 AM

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Flush it down the toilet

05-19-2009, 08:28 AM

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I just bring it in a jug to the local gas station/mechanic that I'm friendly with. They dispose it for me for free.

05-19-2009, 08:36 AM

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Don't get caught disposing it illegally, there are very stiff fines that can be imposed.
Be careful esp. if you have nosy neighbors.

05-19-2009, 08:40 AM

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i just toss it in the wall..! lol

05-19-2009, 08:41 AM

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You might want to contact your local waste management facility; they should have a designated place (or places) for chemical and/or toxic waste collection. In my area they have designated days of the months for different facilities and they take them free of charge.

05-19-2009, 10:56 AM

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If you're military or know someone who is have them take it to the post craft shop, they dispose of it for free. Me personally, I take my car to my mechanic and have my radiator flushed and thermostat and belts changed every 3 yrs. That way I don't have to worry about disposing of it.

05-19-2009, 03:12 PM

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Don't get caught disposing it illegally, there are very stiff fines that can be imposed.
Be careful esp. if you have nosy neighbors.

Alternatively, you could dispose of it properly.

05-19-2009, 03:21 PM

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Feed it to all the stray dogs and cats in the neighborhood???? Since they die to have.....!!! It's like a special treat from me......

05-19-2009, 04:59 PM

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Check with your auto part stores. I think many of them would take your oil/antifreeze/battery/other hazardous material for free.

05-19-2009, 05:09 PM

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05-19-2009, 05:44 PM

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Your local recycling station/dump should take it for a small fee.

Ditto. They take oil and antifreeze. I know they are actually paid for their used oil

05-19-2009, 05:52 PM

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Mix with your oil and take the said mixture to autozone....

05-19-2009, 06:32 PM

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I had the same question a while back after AutoZone told me they only take oils. But I found that you could pretty much take it any place that does coolant service, for example:

Jiffy Lube
Oil Express
Pep Boys
etc.

...or to a local shop & hope they dispose of it properly.

I know you guys joke around but I believe there are some of you guys who probably do [purposely] dispose of it improperly. I'm sorry but there's no excuse!