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Old 07-05-2014, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by funola View Post
So what is the proper way to dispose of used ethylene glycol antifreeze? Last time I checked (few years ago), Autozone does not take it, my local recycling center does not take it. I think pouring it into city sewers (toilet) was acceptable. The water treatment plant has huge sand filters which I think should take out most of the heavy metals.
Totally depends on where you live.

Sadly, some places don't have hazardous waste collection programs. Here, we just take it to the city facility that collects it, along with all of our other automotive fluids, paints, batteries, etc.

If you don't have that option, you should just call your local municipality and ask them. In some states they will say it's OK to put it in the sewer. When you call you could mention how much you'd like to have a better way to dispose of it...
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