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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 04:49 PM
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Can brake fluid be put down the drain, or does it require special handling like oil and antifreeze?
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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 05:31 PM
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don't put it down the drain. Drop it off at a gas station or other place that will properly dispose of it.
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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 08:21 PM
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try to find a shop that heats with a wast oil furnace.
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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 09:05 PM
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Here in NJ, the local township maintenance garage takes ATF, brake fluid, engine oil, diff fluid, and all other flammable automotive liquids for their shop heater.
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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 09:09 PM
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I suppose it would be a No..No.. to suggest he just dump it in the woods behind his house or down the storm drain j/k

No need to reprimand me.... I love GREEN also even if I don't live in Ca.
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Here in Phoenix the city has hazardous waste collection events for residents throughout the year at various locations. I save mine up in the old brake fluid containers (marking them "used" with a sharpie) then dispose of them all at once when a collection event comes up. Just need to show a current city water bill and ID. There's one next week in fact... I'm sure other cities have them as well?
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Originally Posted by vetracer
Here in Phoenix the city has hazardous waste collection events for residents throughout the year at various locations. I save mine up in the old brake fluid containers
Same here. I use a gallon size jug that originally contained olive oil and I put my clutch / brake fluid directly into it. No risk of forgetting that it is used.
We have hazmat pickup a few times a year too.
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Most auto parts stores and some Walmarts will dispose of it for free.
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Originally Posted by CMY SIX
WHY? in the name of GOD would the disposal of brake fluid be any different than any other oil product! and yes this INCLUDES synthenic oils!!!!!!!! this post sounds like some "eco nut" looking for something to post on a "green " website, about how car people are destroying the enviroment
Because it is. Checker (O'Reilly) and AutoZone are the two most prevalent retailers in my area that recycle used oil and they won't take it.

I have also dealt with one of the local oil recyclers (Safety-Kleen) and they test the oil first for Chlorine contamination from chlorinated brake parts cleaner. If they find any, they won't accept it.
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if you could find somebody to drink it, don't you remember gutter boy from the wraith
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Originally Posted by dennis50nj
if you could find somebody to drink it, don't you remember gutter boy from the wraith
WOW!! I totally forgot about that movie. That was an awesome movie with some great cars even though the storyline was kind of "B" budget.
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give it to obama he will know what to do with it he knows everything, sorry just could not pass it up.....
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