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Ranman 10-02-2003 08:30 AM

Disposal of contaminated gas
 
I have about 25 gals of contaminated gas I need to get rid of. The gas has both motor oil and solid particulates in it (ie rust, dirt) so I will not use it in any motor. Does anyone know what the proper disposal method is? The fuel is in containers that I would like to keep. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

JohnJan 10-02-2003 08:37 AM

Many municipalities have hazardous waste disposal sites available to residents. I would call the city you live in and see what programs are available.

BAJA WILL 10-02-2003 10:14 AM

Use it to burn wast, like piles of brush. Just make a trail away from it and then get back.;)

Will

THRILLSEEKER 10-02-2003 10:51 AM

Have a big party with a bon fire;)

Cord 10-02-2003 11:00 AM

Sure would make a purdy camp fire. :D

puder 10-02-2003 11:36 AM

i believe gas stations have to take it back. I know that is true of motor oil.

Crazyhorse 10-02-2003 11:38 AM

run it through your wife's car. she won't notice the difference.

patrick22309 10-02-2003 12:45 PM

Run it through a screened filter and use it in the mower. Don't stir up the bottom and you will be ok.

JUSTONCE 10-02-2003 02:22 PM

The mower is what I would do, I know gas stations around here used to take waste oil but don't anymore. You prolly could take it to the city dump where they have containers for waste like that but why waste 2 years worth of tractor gas:D

HyperBaja 10-02-2003 02:34 PM


Originally posted by 27Fountain
Use it to burn wast, like piles of brush. Just make a trail away from it and then get back.;)

Will

Take it from someone who's tried Randy, this method sounds good on paper, but will never work as planned. In the time you are pouring the gas, then the trail, then getting the container as far away as you can, the fumes will be all over everything. Light it and a whole field goes up!!! Try explaining that to a friends parents haha. If you know someone with a long driveway, one that is gravel, you can pour it in the middle, where the grass grows. That will kill it and keep it down for a few years.

Tommy


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