I have way too many containers of used engine oil, tranny fluid, and brake fluid in my garage. Where do you guys take them to be recycled? Local repair shop? Community recycle center?

 

Autozone (and probably other stores like it) accept uo to 12 Qts at a time (or per month, I forget which).

They do ask for some information for their records (name/phone#).

Many service stations that actually work on cars also are required to accept used oil. HTH

 

i sell mine on EBAY!

"Get your type R oil while you can! Its been cycled through my type R engine for 2500 miles! Surely it will add 10 whp! Still usable for another 5000 miles! Bidding starts at $1! Free shipping if bidding goes over 800 dollars! Good luck!"

hehe...

 

HERE for location and info

yshi - whose got ~30gal of used oil in his garage

 

wow yoshi! that's like 6000 dollars worth of used type r oil you could sale! if you arent going to sell it, sell it to me! i'll put it on ebay for sure!

 

I do most of my oil changes and my Mom's in Ohio,
And regularly take it to the Autozone up the street.

I also mentioned "Autozone" because one seems to be close/convenient enough for Floyd to get rotors there.

btw-using that link and going to "Virginia" gave me an error page.


[Modified by Zygspeed, 12:21 PM 8/3/2002]

 

no one likes my pedantic sarcasm this morning

 

hehe ... you mean, just this morning!

 

Discount Auto by me doesn't even charge for recycling...they have big blue dumpsters in the stores and you just bring it in and dump it...that reminds me, I have 15qts that needs to be dropped off....>>>going to DAP

 

Dave - You should check around in your area if any of the local gas stations accept used oil. I just drop mine off at the Mobil station down the street.

 

I just drop them off at any local gas station, in NY i think its a law to take old oil for free

 

I put it in sealed plastic jugs and bury it in my backyard!

 

I take mine down to the beach and dump it in the sand. j/k AutoWave in HB

 

yeah, that's good for you...hope you don't drink your tap water

 

i dump it in the toilet

 

I assume you are kidding about the storm drain, so we wont explore that option!

Autozone actually takes up to 20 qts at a time. That equals 5 gallons. If you guys want a GREAT oil container for dirt cheap, get an empty Hinkley and Schmitt or whatever water bottle (for a water dispenser). They are 5 gallons, VERY strong, and dont spill when being transported. I actually bought a full one at a local hardware store for $4.50, drank the water after transferring it to smaller containers and use that for my oil now.

 

I drop them off a kragen and hope it finds a new home

 

I don't know about anywhere else, but here in Massachusetts, anyone that sells oil must take back old waste oil. It's only to most places advantages, they all use waste oil burners for heat. Free heat? What a concept!

 

Local gas stop with service station.

 

Well, I did some calling around:

Juffylube - some locations only (none near me)
AutoZone - yes (but the closest one is 40 min away)
TrakAuto - no
Mobil Stations - haven't checked
Municipal Recycling Center - yes (possible fee)
Pep Boys - yes (none near me)

I think my best bet is a Mobil station, but I haven't investigated.

 

OMG... does it help lube those extra thick ones on thier way down?

Miguel

 

We have oil change boxes that are sold locally.

They're about the size of a small shoebox and have a plastic bag with absorbant material inside.

We open the box, drain the oil into it, use a tie wrap to close the bag, shut the box and toss it in the trash.

 

Huh?

It seriously goes in the garbage? How is that environmentally friendly?

 

jeah, esp in paradise

yshi - who wonders where all da trash there goes....back to mainland?

 

All trash is sent to "H Power" where it is burnt.

Reid - who took a tour of H Power back in the day...