where to put old oil?

[madmoomoo]

Hi folks,

I just did my first oil change a couple of weeks ago (thanks to sciby's great tute).

I filled the container from the new oil with the old stuff, and it's been sitting on the bedroom floor since.

I obviously can't tip it down the sink to feed the dolphins... can i put it in the bin, or does it have to be deposited somewhere?

thanks.

[krzysiu]

Jsut chuck it in your normal Bin, just make sure it wont tip out and everything is fine

[Duncan]

in an old datto

I think the correct answer is "your council's waste disposal centre"

[madmoomoo]

Ah, that's sounding a bit more like what i expected... Anyone got ideas where there might be one in melbourne? Or who I call to ask about it?

Thanks for your help lads. have a safe chrissy.

[someonestolecc]

Jsut chuck it in your normal Bin, just make sure it wont tip out and everything is fine

Beh! We live in this world we should treat it better than that.

I'm not by any stretch of the imagination legit but nor am I gonna hurt the environment if I can help it (so.. only when I drive my fossil car).

I usually hunt around for a garage or mechanics that has their waste sitting outside and dump it in with their stuff. Helps me sleep at night knowing it's being disposed of properly AAAND i haven't had to go searching too far to chuck it.

[Cubes]

I used to put my old oil in the usual bin.

The last couple of oil changes I've kept the old oil and was planning to recycle it.

Just need to get off my arse and find out where to drop it off.

[Beer Baron]

Anyone in sydney, I suggest you take it with you next time you are out at Eastern Creek or WSID, they have recyling oil bins there. Just tip it in and pat yourself on the back for a job well done.

[someonestolecc]

Ahh good to know R. Thanks.

[JCMarshall_Law]

Most council dumps have oil disposal stations, just keep it around till your next trip to the dump.

[madmoomoo]

Ah, that's better... So it looks like I'll give a ring to the local dump and/or council.

Thanks for your input lads and lassies.

Have a safe chrissy!

[benl1981]

any servo that has a workshop will take it. Also any mechanic should take it. I think they get it picked up for free anyway so just drive round to an industrial area where there are a few mechanics and shouold be fine, most will be happy enough to take it. Sometimes they make you pour it though, so dont spill it on your work clothes. Otherwise the tip.

[fresh]

u got a neighbour or person who u don't like........their gardens luv it

[gtst25]

The dump disposal bins are the go.

No sence in chucking it in the bin - at least it gets recycled when you goto the dump.

[benm]

I have 6x 5L Motul containers here and I need to start getting rid of it

[one8tsx]

http://www.oilrecycling.gov.au/directory.html

[xr8eater]

put it in the garden and kill some weeds

[benm]

I put some on the grass, dad nearly killed me a week later when he found out...

[R34GTX]

Living in Queensland on small acreage, I use it protect my timber fence posts. Sure is cheaper than buying the protective timber oils and works just as well.

If that's any use for ya??

[benm]

Do they stain black?

[Bax]

They go darker, I wouldn't say they stain black though.

We use them around here on our retaining wall sleepers, garden bed logs etc, termites hate the oil and I guess it makes them last a bit longer aswell.