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Old Sep 28, 2005 | 10:55 AM
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This probably seems like kind of a dumb question but how do I dispose of my used oil ? Where should I take it?

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Old Sep 28, 2005 | 11:09 AM
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I think Pep Boys takes it.
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Old Sep 28, 2005 | 11:09 AM
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take it to checker auto parts, they take used oil....
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Old Sep 28, 2005 | 11:10 AM
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Take it to Advance auto, Auto Zone, Wal-Mart, etc...
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Old Sep 28, 2005 | 11:11 AM
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What are you talking about?
Don't you just let it run out on the ground?
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Old Sep 28, 2005 | 11:54 AM
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PepBoys are dicks in my area. THey aways say that they are full (full of **** more like it) or they will only take 4 qts. Autozone takes up to 5 gallons. that is where I now buy my oil from.
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Old Sep 28, 2005 | 12:02 PM
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Got a neighbor that's being a douche?

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Old Sep 28, 2005 | 12:06 PM
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Any of the big gas station chains will take it Mobil/Exxon, Amoco/BP, Shell, Sunoco
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Old Sep 28, 2005 | 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by JoeyAnderson
Got a neighbor that's being a douche?

Like a scene from Carrie, but with a car and oil instead of blood. lol
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Old Sep 28, 2005 | 12:11 PM
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Just put it in a laundry detergent jug and toss it into ur neighbors garbage on garbage day
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Old Sep 28, 2005 | 12:26 PM
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Old Sep 28, 2005 | 01:33 PM
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Just dump it in the ground behind the garage.
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Old Sep 28, 2005 | 02:04 PM
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Why would you need to take it out of the car in the first place?
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Old Sep 28, 2005 | 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by HAUS1
Just put it in a laundry detergent jug and toss it into ur neighbors garbage on garbage day

That's actually what I do, except I just put it in my own garbage.
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Old Sep 28, 2005 | 02:24 PM
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<FIGHTCLUB>
Did You Know? You Can Use Your Old Motor Oil To Fertilize Your Lawn!
-- Environmental Protection Agency.
</FIGHTCLUB>

Last edited by GuitsBoy; Sep 28, 2005 at 02:34 PM.
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Old Sep 28, 2005 | 03:30 PM
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first of all, dont dump it! if you are cought you will be stuck with a massive fine!!

any auto parts store or shop is required by law to take it.
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Old Sep 28, 2005 | 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by black00TA
any auto parts store or shop is required by law to take it.
Thats what I meant to say, but unfortunately I forgot to post any useful information whatsoever.

Legally, and place that sells oil must also accept oil for recycling. However in practice, not every gas station will do so. I tend to put my oil in empty windshield washer gallon containers and put those in a cardboard box and bring them to the autoparts store. I drop them off in front of the door, knock once, and quickly run away, otherwise they may make you carry it all the way into the back room. Oh, and make sure you dont put oil in a bleach or chlorine (pool shock) container as it creates a nasty reaction.
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Old Sep 28, 2005 | 05:52 PM
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dig a hole in your back yard.....
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Old Sep 28, 2005 | 05:53 PM
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I drink it


that's a joke for anyone who's not playing with a full deck
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Old Sep 28, 2005 | 05:56 PM
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I buy a 5 gallon plastic bucket with lid at home depot for 3 bucks and keep pouring it in there until full. Once it is full I mark it on the outside with magic marker "old oil".
I then drop it off at a nearby service station during non- business hours.
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