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Subject:Re: How to properly dispose of coolant?
From:Mike Collum
Date:Fri, 12 Oct 2007 10:43:10 -0400

When I checked with my local waste water treatment authority they said
to just flush it down the toilet.  This doesn't apply to septic tanks,
though.

Also, I've seen other posts that say disposal via the city's sewage
system is acceptable.

Beyond that, you could talk with an auto or truck repair facility and
see what they do.

Mike

Michael Elliott wrote:
> I'll be replacing the water pump next week. I'll end up with a bucket of
> coolant. The storm drains around here empty directly into the ocean. I
> don't know how sewage treatment plants do with coolant dumped into them.
> What's the responsible way to dispose of this stuff?
>
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