I tried the household hazardous waste program locally and abandoned it
because they were more focused on useless rules than on collecting
hazardous waste.
Things like, you could only bring a couple of gallons at a time, and they
were only open to receive it on even-numbered Thursdays. Instead of being a
help, it was a hassle. I don't like having to arrange my work around their
schedule every time I do an oil change.
The better alternative, I found, was the local Jiffy Lube. No balking when I
walked in with 10 gallons of used oil and almost as much used coolant. The
only concern they voiced was that their waste oil tank was full at the time,
but I told them I did not need my old Prestone jugs back so then they were
okay with keeping it.
--Rocky Entriken
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From: <Group44TR7@aol.com>
To: <fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, January 05, 2004 1:51 PM
Subject: Feedback from Parts Cleaning Inquiry
> Friends
>
> Several people asked about what to do about left over chemicals.
The
> most convient alternative for hobbyist is household hazardous waste
programs.
> These programs are operated by counties and cities to help keep the stuff
out
> of the trash dumpster. There is typically no fee for dropping off the
> chemicals.
>
> Mixing other chemicals with the waste oil is not a good idea. It
can
> limit the waste il's acceptability for recycling or use as fuel.
>
> Cary
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