getting rid of used oil!

[cweed]

my local gas station does it for me for free, but I wish i could do what Justin does

 

[GROUCHO MARX]

I'm sitting on about 5 gallons myself. In NY, it's a law that any place that sells oil must take it. I'll take it to Sam's Club as I just drop it off at a waste oil container in the parking lot. A quick lube place is another alternative. It's amazing that they have to take it from non customers for free, but charge paying customers a disposal fee.

 

[eljefino]

This makes as much sense as paying the phone company not to be in the phone book.

 

[rpn453]

Canadian Tire always works for me. Take as much as you want. We've dumped up to 30L in their barrel at one stop.

[ July 04, 2004, 03:20 PM: Message edited by: rpn453 ]

 

[Palut]

I go to my local Schuck's (the closest parts store to my house). They let you dump up to five gallons at a time.

 

[kickster]

How can I dispose of my used oil. I have about 20L of used oil and non of my local shops are willing to take it!

Ps. I am located in toronto Canada.

 

[mikep]

I don't know about laws up north but here anyplace that sells motor oil is required to also take in used motor oil for recycling.

 

[eljefino]

Does your town dump have any idea? Read the recycling section where they say what to do with old washing machines., etc. or ask the guy. Mine has a waste-oil furnace.

 

[JustinH]

Here in upstate NY, we are allowed to dispose of 10 quarts of motor oil per week with our regular garbage pickup so long as its in a sealed bottle and clearly labled as used motor oil.

 

[the greek]

quote:

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Originally posted by mikep:
I don't know about laws up north but here anyplace that sells motor oil is required to also take in used motor oil for recycling.

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we have the same law. bring it to canadian tire or something. 20L is a lot though, bring half per visit

 

[hungdynasty]

I took those used oil to Canadian Tire when I was in Toronto. They didn't even charge me money.

 

[Patman]

In Mississauga I can take it to my local landfill site, and they've got a section that takes the oil and oil filters. I'm sure every city in this area has it's own dump that can take your oil.

 

[Chris B.]

I use mine to water my flowers and lawn.

J/K!

 

[kickster]

I am going to try Canadian tire. Would they take AMSOIL bottles or does it have to be the oil they sell?

 

[T-Keith]

Wal-mart here takes it.

-T

 

[crashz]

Our town garage and dump station heats with waste oil burners, so I dispose of it there. Some bigger garages have these burners and will take it off your hands for free. It free fuel for them!

 

[SteveD2]

I usually burn mine...