If you've never changed your car's fluids yourself, you may not know there are correct ways to dispose of your old fluids. Use these tips from the pros at Hartmans Inc. in Wichita to help you get it done right.

Tips to Help You Dispose of Used Car Fluids

After giving your car an oil change, you'll be left with its oil waste. What you should you do with it? Chances are you want to get rid of it since it's no longer useful. Before you toss it, be sure you're disposing of it in the safest way possible.

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Don't Throw Away Old Fluids

If you think your car's used fluids are safe to throw out in the garbage, you may be surprised to learn to this isn't true. Your car's fluids all contain toxins and can contribute to environmental contamination as well as pose a risk to your health. Because of all of this, you must learn how to dispose of them properly. Your state may have more specific laws, but below are some safe options when you have a fluid you're not sure how to get rid of.

How to Dispose of Coolant

If you're familiar with your car's coolant, then you know the liquid can often emanate a sweet smell to it. Don't be deceived by this, especially since the coolant is very poisonous. When you've drained the coolant from your car, it's super important that it goes into a container that can be sealed so that no children or pets can get into it. This also means you shouldn't dump it in your yard or anywhere where children or animals can get to it. Once you have it in a sealed bottle, you can take it to a location that collects old coolant for recycling. Many gas stations will take your old coolant off your hands and recycle it. If you can't find a gas station nearby that will do this, ask for information at your local auto parts store. They may take the coolant themselves, or they may have contact information for other local places that will be able to recycle your used coolant.

How to Properly Dispose of Motor Oil

Giving your car an oil change means you will have old oil that will need to be gotten rid of. As you drain your car's oil, be sure it is being collected in a clean pan. This will ensure it doesn't pool under your vehicle and make its way to the sewage drains. If it does, this can lead to contamination. In many states, it's even illegal to do this, and you can end up with a fine. After collecting the oil in a pan, pour it into a container you can seal shut. Check with your local waste management center to see if they have boxes you can use for this. Many will offer free containers as an incentive for car owners to dispose of oil safely. If they do offer these containers, then it's very likely that they will also have a service that collects and disposes of old oil safely, so be sure to ask.

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Get Rid of Old Rags

If you have dirty rags in your garage that have soaked up their fair share of fluids, these also need to be disposed of safely. Throwing them in your trash can lead to a house fire, so it's best to avoid doing that. Washing them in your sink can lead to contamination, so this is not a good idea either. Your local waste management center should have more information about how to dispose of these, and they may even have a drop-off service for them.

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