How NOT to do a hydraulic oil change...

[fried1765]

Anit-freeze here is a big problem. Only one place I've heard that will take it, that's the county road works about 30 miles away. Nobody else. And it doesn't evaporate.

As for used oil, all the parts stores that sell oil (including Walmart) will accept used oil. Some of them (like walmart) want you to leave the jug and they'll dump it later. Others, want you to tell them first so they can unlock the storage yard, but none have refused to take it and no cost.

Anti-freeze disposal is simple.
Back into the jug that the new stuff came in (plus a spare jug for the 50/50 mix).
Both jugs into the municipal trash.
They CAN'T refuse it,..... because they don't know it is there!

 

[forky]

Anti-freeze disposal is simple.
Back into the jug that the new stuff came in (plus a spare jug for the 50/50 mix).
Both jugs into the municipal trash.
They CAN'T refuse it,..... because they don't know it is there!

The municipal trash is the last place it should go!
I care about the next generations to come after me.
Being responsible does make a difference for others.
It's not as simple as out of sight out of mind!

 

[Mrlunchbox]

From my understanding if a location is selling motor oil they are also required to take used motor oil. Not saying you can show up with a 55gal drum, but if you bought several quarts from a store they have to take the used amount back.

 

[fried1765]

The municipal trash is the last place it should go!
I care about the next generations to come after me.
Being responsible does make a difference for others.
It's not as simple as out of sight out of mind!

If there is a convenient disposal location, I will take it there.
If not:.... In the trash it goes!

 

[GSD-Keegan]

Anti-freeze disposal is simple.
Back into the jug that the new stuff came in (plus a spare jug for the 50/50 mix).
Both jugs into the municipal trash.
They CAN'T refuse it,..... because they don't know it is there!

Shame!

I get frustrated with the new generation and their lack of respect, however I do try to consider the environment and wildlife. You want to post your opinion, I will post mine.

 

[GSD-Keegan]

If there is a convenient disposal location, I will take it there.
If not:.... In the trash it goes!

AND, double shame! Hoping your discarded chemicals makes it back to your vegetable garden and your tractor fuel tank.

 

[fried1765]

AND, double shame! Hoping your discarded chemicals makes it back to your vegetable garden and your tractor fuel tank.

Slim chance of that!

 

[kcs]

Where I live the land fill has 4 tanks. 2 for used oil. And 2 for antifreeze. They also have a can for used oil filters. I respect our environment too much to ruin it. With dumping chemicals in the soil to contaminate the water and harm crops, people and animals.

 

[fried1765]

Well into my 8th decade, I do not co

Shame!

I get frustrated with the new generation and their lack of respect, however I do try to consider the environment and wildlife. You want to post your opinion, I will post mine.

Well into my 8th decade, I have completely given up postulating on what the "new generation" might do!
Perhaps though, they will solve the anti freeze disposal issue,....... on TicTok!

 

[GSD-Keegan]

Well into my 8th decade, I do not co


Well into my 8th decade, I have completely given up on what the "new generation" might do!
Perhaps the new generation will solve the anti freeze disposal issue, on TicTok!

your a piece of work and no different than the scumbags that left the pails on Evils property.

 

[fried1765]

your a piece of work and no different than the scumbags that left the pails on Evils property.

"scumbags"....= personal attack,= schoolyard bully language.

 

[lynnmor]

Hey, it used to be the norm Pamphlet from the 40's...

You are late to the party, see post #12.

 

[John T]

Hey, it used to be the norm Pamphlet from the 40's...



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That picture is NOT from the 40's

 

[KKBL]

We used to ride in cars without seat belts and ride bikes with no helmets.

 

[Mrlunchbox]

You are late to the party, see post #12.

Yeah not sure how I missed that since i've been reading from the beginning.

 

[The Evil Twin]

Anti-freeze disposal is simple.
Back into the jug that the new stuff came in (plus a spare jug for the 50/50 mix).
Both jugs into the municipal trash.
They CAN'T refuse it,..... because they don't know it is there!

That is 100% not the way to do it. I do hope you are being facetious. While it is tempting to do, that's dumping waste in everyone's back yard.

 

[The Evil Twin]

We used to ride in cars without seat belts and ride bikes with no helmets.

And in the bed of a pick up. Also in the rear seat of a station wagon (the rear facing one) huffing leaded exhaust fumes.

 

[fried1765]

That is 100% not the way to do it. I do hope you are being facetious. While it is tempting to do, that's dumping waste in everyone's back yard.

Out of necessity/availability, that's the way I do it!
For those who have a better idea, ....I could UPS it to THEM, for whatever disposal method might meet their approval.

 

[The Evil Twin]

Out of necessity/availability, that's the way I do it!
For those who have a better idea, ....I could UPS it to THEM, for whatever disposal method might meet their approval.

Are you in Massachusetts?

 

[skeets]

There is a bar up the road from my place maybe 1/2 a mile or so. I use to walk along the road that borders my place and pick up trash on Sunday mornings. You know beer , pop cans, bras, panties, shoes , short shorts, one time there was a dress. They must have had some really good parties at that place!