

| Subject: | Re: How to properly dispose of coolant? |
| From: | dylan friedman |
| Date: | Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:12:28 -0700 |
Take used coolant to WalMart for free and proper disposal/recycling.
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Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET> wrote: 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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