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November, 2008

Disposal of Unused Antifreeze

How should I dispose of used antifreeze in Ohio?

A. You CANNOT dispose of used antifreeze by pouring it into your septic system, on the ground, or in the trash. In most areas of Ohio, you also cannot dispose of antifreeze in the sanitary sewer.

The best option for handling used antifreeze is to have it recycled. There are three ways you can recycle used antifreeze. You can purchase a small antifreeze recycling system to use at your facility. You can hire a mobile recycling company to come to your business, recycle the antifreeze and leave the recycled product for you to reuse. Or, you can hire a company to pick up your used antifreeze and recycle it at a central facility. If you recycle your own antifreeze on-site, you must make sure that any wastes from recycling (e.g., sludges, filters) are evaluated before disposal to see if they are hazardous.

Please see page 10 on the following link for additional information: http://www.epa.state.oh.us/ocapp/sb/publications/salvageguide.pdf.