GSRaCeRbOI

I tried a search using the terms "used coolant" "coolant disposal" and "used coolant disposal" in both recent and archived and came up w/ nothing.. I'm trying to do whats right environmentally and for the safety of animals in my neighborhood and the ocean/environment so please don't say "pour it down the storm drain" or something like that... these are hazardous materials...

anyway I called up the local Kragen Autoparts and Autozone near me that I always go to and they said they only take used motor oil (which is where I take my used motor oil for recycling) ... where am I supposed to PROPERLY dispose of old/used coolant that I drain/flush out of my car? I think my city has a hazardous material dump once in a while for household chemicals, paint, etc... but thats only like once a month or once every few months or something like that... is there any place I can take it to that will dispose of my used coolant properly w/o a charge or anything?

Rainmaker

Since you are in California, you can call 1-800-CLEAN UP. Ted Danson will speak to you!!

Rainmaker.

vimsen

Many repair shops or gas stations with a repair shops often take the coolant.

GSRaCeRbOI

Rainmaker: ted dansen? I'll try that number. .thanks

vimsem: aight next time I fill up I'll ask the owner if I can bring in fluids for him to dispose of properly for me.. I go to the same station all the time so I hope he doesnt charge..

Teken: I don't think I've been in a Walmart in my life.. don't think theres one near me.. not sure.. any1 else know any so cal locations? I see Target and Kmart around but not walmart...

anyway thanks for all your input.. I'm just tryin to dump it legally in a way that won't harm the environment, our drinkin water/soil, or animals, etc..

edit: I'm assuming those places will take brake fluid and tranny fluids also (I hope so).. cuz my garage is starting to fill up w/ used coolant, brake fluid, tranny fluid, from doin maintenance on my cars, my friends and familys cars.. I was gong to wait for a hazardous material dumping day w/ the local sanitation dept.. but I have a couple 1 gallon milk cartons full of fluids and I just dumped 6 - 1 gallon milk cartons of motor oil at Kragen yesterday Lolz..


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IN VTEC

iTrader: (3)

I just use the dump tank behind our Honda dealership. They usually have disposal tanks for every kind of fluid.

Socal might be a different case tho and they might not want to leave the tanks in an open-access area.

And, what about Autozone? Or whatever chain store you guys have....Pepboys I believe.


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GSRaCeRbOI

the chain stores (kragen and autozone) only take used motor oil.. I haven't tried pep boys.. anyway I went to http://www.cleanup.org you can go there and enter your zip code and it will tell you what places near you will take what fluids.. I found that Jiffy lube which isn't that far from me will take used motor oil, coolant, tranny fluid, and oil filters... it doesn't list brake fluid but I dont see why they wouldn't... I'll call them up tomorrow..

GM2000ITR

Neighbor's yard!

PatrickGSR94

iTrader: (1)

I asked my local AutoZone if they would take coolant and they said yup.

JL 74

Only if you hate their dog jk

Jesse H

here's something to ponder about...

Which is more toxic, Drano or antifreeze?

JL 74

Are you suggesting to get rid of used coolant in the toilet or sink?

Jesse H

not the sink. the sink and toilet end up at different locations.

Trust me, drano is just as, if not more toxic than antifreeze.

erniecars

what is a sanitary sewer system? Thats what it says to put the coolant in on the bottle.

JL 74

But drano is used in the sink as well.