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How to dispose of old oil?

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brtspears2

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I have some old frying oil thats basically broken down to the point where its not worth cooking with anymore. Safe to pour down the drain?

Or should I just put it in a gallon jug and recycle it? Or theres a better way?
 
Frying Oil - Turn on the hot water, turn on the disposal. Pour down the drain

Motor Oil - Collect a bunch and then take it to Advance Autoparts (or others) for recycling.
 
I know you can recycle motor oil in some states, but I don't know about cooking oil. We used to just stick it in a jar and throw it out with the rest of the trash. You can pour it down the drain, but I think most people don't do that because it can potentially clog your drain.
 
Originally posted by: McPhreak
I know you can recycle motor oil in some states, but I don't know about cooking oil. We used to just stick it in a jar and throw it out with the rest of the trash. You can pour it down the drain, but I think most people don't do that because it can potentially clog your drain.
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agree use an old mayo jar, laundry soap bottle,etc, throw it away
 
i always pour used frying oil (and grease from bacon, etc) into an empty coffee jar, and put it in the fridge. it should solidify, and then when its full just toss it in the trash.
 
Originally posted by: Tominator
Originally posted by: Evadman
Have a diesel? It works fine as a fuel.
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That is against federal law if the vehicle is licensed for use on the highway.
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I can picture the traffic stop now... "Sir, I notice that your F-350 smells strongly of french frys, I'm going to have to test your fuel..."

ZV
 
Originally posted by: Zenmervolt
Originally posted by: Tominator
Originally posted by: Evadman
Have a diesel? It works fine as a fuel.
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That is against federal law if the vehicle is licensed for use on the highway.
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I can picture the traffic stop now... "Sir, I notice that your F-350 smells strongly of french frys, I'm going to have to test your fuel..."

ZV
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The fine is $8000 per instance! Don't laugh! The Feds do indeed do fuel analysis at random stops.

 
Originally posted by: McPhreak
I know you can recycle motor oil in some states, but I don't know about cooking oil. We used to just stick it in a jar and throw it out with the rest of the trash. You can pour it down the drain, but I think most people don't do that because it can potentially clog your drain.
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I put mine out with the normal trash on tuesday nights 😀
 
I hear in Nevada they collect old cooking oil and use it to power school busses and or public transportation busses. Berkley bunch used hemp oil to power a school bus awhile back. I think I'd bring it to a oil recyc.collection place like Kragen auto or similar.
 
Originally posted by: Tominator
Originally posted by: Zenmervolt
Originally posted by: Tominator
Originally posted by: Evadman
Have a diesel? It works fine as a fuel.
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That is against federal law if the vehicle is licensed for use on the highway.
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I can picture the traffic stop now... "Sir, I notice that your F-350 smells strongly of french frys, I'm going to have to test your fuel..."

ZV
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The fine is $8000 per instance! Don't laugh! The Feds do indeed do fuel analysis at random stops.
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Tominator, is that strictly for commercial vehicles or does that cover personal too?

I cant see why putting vegetable oil in your personal vehicle would be a problem. I do know that theres a hefty fine for using high sulfur (IIRC, red) fuel in certain applications .

-PAB
 
You have a couple of choices:

1) Check with your local auto parts store to see if they accept recycled oil. Advanced Auto parts stores accept it in my area.

2) Check with your local jurisdiction to see if they have a recycling center. The one in my area accepts motor oil, anti-freeze, old paint, batteries - and all that good stuff.
 
I'm not real sure if there is a dif between commercial and non-commercial.

I'd bet that if you took your Ford Pickup into a dealership and complained about it's performance and it smelled like a deep fryer you'd need to answer some questions regarding your warranty!😀
 
Originally posted by: Skoorb
I would dump cooking fat/oil in the sink.
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you really should not do that, the water company spends millions every year removing all the congealed grease from the sewers.
best way to get rid of any fat is to put it in a plastic jar and throw it away.
 
Originally posted by: wje
You have a couple of choices:

1) Check with your local auto parts store to see if they accept recycled oil. Advanced Auto parts stores accept it in my area.

2) Check with your local jurisdiction to see if they have a recycling center. The one in my area accepts motor oil, anti-freeze, old paint, batteries - and all that good stuff.
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It's cooking oil.



 
Originally posted by: Lucky
I do know that theres a hefty fine for using high sulfur (IIRC, red) fuel in certain applications .
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You sure you aren't thinking about untaxed fuel that's dyed for use on farms?
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Although it is the taxes that drive the tests, it is the EPA regs involving emissions that you answer to if caught. And non approved additive could be trouble.

 
Here's another plan: Drink it. The oil will make your coat shiny.

I'm surprised no one has said to stab it. 😛
 
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