Where do you dispose of old parts?

[LJSE34]

Back in florida I would just dump everything in the dumpster. California seems to be full of rules though. Where can I dispose of some old parts and how about coolant, does pepboys take it? Thanks

[jimmyz2]

"Old parts home" :)

[unesential]

somebody else,s dumpster

[sdwhitney]

Although I would do what Jimmy and Unesential said, you seem to be trying to be more responsible with your garbage than us 3.

Yes Pep Boys will take fluids. For a fee I believe though.

If it isn't a chemical though, I would just put in the garbage.

[DIPLOMATIC-M5]

Neighbors yard :devillook

[LJSE34]

Ah screw it! I'll put em in a box and throw em in a dumpster. Kinda makes me wonder what you guys do with old motor oil...

[Andryuha]

I usually dispose of my used motor oil by using illegal means....

[jimmyz2]

Ah screw it! I'll put em in a box and throw em in a dumpster. Kinda makes me wonder what you guys do with old motor oil...
I recycle it and make BMW beer. ;)

[unesential]

Put in the tank with my home heating oil..... what used oil :confused

[unesential]

I recycle it and make BMW beer. ;)
What type of hops do you use?

[shragon]

i think pep boys takes oil for free (in my city curb side recycling takes it), but for the anti freeze there may be a fee.

as for other non-toxic parts, i just throw that s**t in the garbage.

[jimmyz2]

What type of hops do you use?
Ihops. :help

[Bavtech]

WE can take some and dispose of it.....All our fluids are picked up by a company and properly disposed off.

[liuk3]

Back in florida I would just dump everything in the dumpster. California seems to be full of rules though. Where can I dispose of some old parts and how about coolant, does pepboys take it? Thanks

ebay

[E34N]

see if your local garbage will pick up certain liquids. If not, usually, most counties have some sort of drop off for any "toxic" substance... FREE. And they're usually open on Saturdays too, to accomodate the working folk.

As for parts.. if it's still usable.. any classified/forum... Craigslist is good if you have one for your area.

if all else fails... find a dumpster, and leave it there.

[liquidtiger720]

penzoil 10 min. oil change takes my oil for free. filter for a small charge. its funny, they always think i am comming in for a oil change.

[Dan]

Put in the tank with my home heating oil..... what used oil :confused

and how does that work out? does it really work? doesn't cause it to burn funny or anything?

[Lawrence1]

i always thought you can throw oil filters in the garbage as long as they're in plastic bags that aren't leaking ??!?!

i take my used oil to jiffy lube and dump it for free. any reputable auto parts store will also take used oil, and so will any quick lube place.

[vtbimmer]

Get a waste oil heater for your garage and collect everyone's oil. Nothin better than free heat.

[323I Junkie]

IM not trying to be a tree hugger, but I recycle all automotive parts. I scrap the iron, aluminum, and recylce the fluids, its not hard, and throwing away material like brake rotors and pads, water pumps, etc, seems stupid

I also run the shop at school so we generate wuite a bit, but I recylce at home as well, its not hard

[SpecRaceM5]

we take our oil in somewhere. and wrap the filters in plastic bags and toss em. this heater idea seems good though. hmm curious. any links to info? sry for being lazy. :)

[323I Junkie]

Northern industrila sells them, they are about 3 to 500

I honestly feel wood pellet stoves are more efficient and less environmentaly damaging AND safer for your lungs.

The oil is probably better off being recycled