Oil Disposal

[TRR]

I used to collect used oil in 5 gal buckets and take those in to the local auto parts store for recycling. Now that I have more machines, multiple 5 gallon buckets don't seem to be enough to hold the oil so I'm thinking about a big tank or something. But, what do you do with it then? I really don't want to do the multiple trips with 5 gallon buckets anymore. I'd prefer to recycle it, but haven't been able to find someone. So, any suggestions?

 

[rswyan]

I used to collect used oil in 5 gal buckets and take those in to the local auto parts store for recycling. Now that I have more machines, multiple 5 gallon buckets don't seem to be enough to hold the oil so I'm thinking about a big tank or something. But, what do you do with it then?

Call Safety-Kleen to come out and pick it up - they will actually pay you for it (assuming you have some quantity) You can also drop it off at one of their centers.

I was just quoted 50 cents per gallon for my own special brew of used motor oil, gear oil, ATF, and hydraulic fluid.

They'll be out this coming week to pick up the 150 - 200 gallons that I have accumulated.

 

[TRR]

Thanks, I wasn't aware they existed and they're not to far from me either.

 

[Soundguy]

i keep a 55g drum and put drain oil into it.. then haul it to a recycling center to drain or drop off.

soundguy

 

[sweep]

Wal Mart takes it for free.

 

[5030]

I spread it on my road.... keeps the dust down.

 

[rswyan]

Wal Mart takes it for free.

I'd rather get paid for it by Safety-Kleen than give it away for free ... besides they come and pick it up.

 

[5030]

Wal Mart takes it for free.

Knowing Wallyworld, they probably centrifuge it at a sub contractor and sell it to TSC who then bottles it under the 'Traveller' name.......:laughing:

 

[Soundguy]

Knowing Wallyworld, they probably centrifuge it at a sub contractor and sell it to TSC who then bottles it under the 'Traveller' name.......:laughing:

comments like that are not very usefull.

easy to see that warren unilube bottles products for both co's


soundguy

 

[Soundguy]

I spread it on my road.... keeps the dust down.

wow.. glad I don't have to drink groundwater near your road.

 

[JDgreen227]

I spread it on my road.... keeps the dust down.

I really hope you are joking about that, a small amount of oil dumped can pollute huge amounts of groundwater.

 

[JDgreen227]

Wal Mart takes it for free.

5 gallons maximum PER DAY, PER CUSTOMER. That is the limit there.

 

[5030]

I really hope you are joking about that, a small amount of oil dumped can pollute huge amounts of groundwater.

I wondered how long it would take someone to notice. Of course not. I don't even dump used ethylene glycol.

I put a smiley fade on it.......

My employer has collection tanks, filter crushers and related equipment plus they heat the shop with waste oil burners so all my used oil goes there.

I like it toasty in the winter and I do my part.:thumbsup:

 

[5030]

comments like that are not very usefull.

easy to see that warren unilube bottles products for both co's


soundguy

Don't be crabby with me. I'm trying to inject some humor on this hot, muggy day.

It actually wasn't meant to be a useful comment. I'm not a fan of TSC, the scratch, dent and bang store.

I remember when you made your first post on this site but then, I took a 6 year vacation. I lurked back then and times were much simpler.

 

[DANOCHEESE]

Find someone with a waste oil heater. Local construction company comes out and pumps my 55 gal barrle about twice a year. They usualy leave a box of adult beverages.

 

[Soundguy]

Don't be crabby with me. I'm trying to inject some humor on this hot, muggy day.

It actually wasn't meant to be a useful comment. I'm not a fan of TSC, the scratch, dent and bang store.

.

I'f you get to inject humor.. I get to be crabby.. right?

What specifically do you have against TSC? while not a perfect store.. they do tend to save me round trips to my tractor dealer.. and in a pinch do have usefull tools and products.. again.. way closer thana real tool store..e tc.

soundguy

 

[JDgreen227]

I'f you get to inject humor.. I get to be crabby.. right?

What specifically do you have against TSC? while not a perfect store.. they do tend to save me round trips to my tractor dealer.. and in a pinch do have usefull tools and products.. again.. way closer thana real tool store..e tc.

soundguy

Wish I lived closer to a TSC. Both near me are a 20-25 minute drive one way. About the same distance as one of those big box home center stores, what I like about TSC is being able to pick the quantity of hardware I want and pay for it by the pound. Have never really had an issue with TSC in 20 years of buying there.

 

[canoetrpr]

The local garbage dump that the region runs here has a hazardous wast disposal every other Saturday. I collect mine and make a trip there once or twice a year.

In the past, after draining oil filters, I have put them in the garbage. I now realize that this is not a good thing to do and I will collect them and take them in as well to the same spot.

I do this for old fuel and used coolant also.

 

[Soundguy]

good place for it!

soundguy

 

[avc8130]

I really hope you are joking about that, a small amount of oil dumped can pollute huge amounts of groundwater.

I've wondered about this. When I run my chainsaw I can go through 2 or 3 bar oil fillings in a given session. This is close to 1/2 quart. That must be going somewhere...