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Subject:Re: proper disposal of used antifreeze
From:Dana Morphew
Date:Wed, 3 Feb 1999 05:59:03 -0800

Here on South Whidbey we take used antifreeze to the Island County Recycle Park at
Bayview. Ask your county where your facility is located.  I've been running the same
coolant for 6 years now.  Every two years I add the prescribed amount of
anti-corrosive/waterpump lube additive.  The PH is @ 8.  Anyone have any reasons why
I should not do this?  The anti-freeze producers certainly don't want this sort of
behaviour to spread.
-Dana-

Mark McCulley wrote:
>
> What is the environmentally proper way to dispose of used antifreeze? In
> WA, all the FLAPS are required to provide for collection of used motor
> oil but there is no such provision for other toxic fluids. The only
> option I see is to carry the stuff in the house and pour it down the
> drain. That way, it gets treated by the sewage plant and doesn't go
> directly into the local river, lake, ocean, etc. Is there a better
> solution?
>
> Mark McCulley
>
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