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Old Jul 18, 2005 | 06:01 AM
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Disposing of old fuel?

I've got a truck thats been sitting for a couple years and i'm trying to fix it up and get it back on the road. The fueld tanks need to be replaced because of rust and they're about 1/4 full. What should i do to safely dispose of the old fuel?

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Old Jul 18, 2005 | 01:02 PM
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Car wash. Dump it when no one is looking. Thats how I change my oil....


NOT!!!!

Call your county extention and they will be able to direct you to a safe dumping spot.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2005 | 04:30 PM
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Look for hazardous waste collection days in your area. The city or county offices should be able to tell you those collection times.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 04:23 PM
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If you can set it out in an open pan on a sunny day your problem will be solved in very short order. Make sure ther are no ignition sources, kids or pets close by.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 08:29 PM
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Do you have any weeds that need killed?
 
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 11:05 PM
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I always dump small amounts that I have used for cleaning into my used oil container.

Depending on how old it is, throw it in a small engine such as a lawnmower or rototiller.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 05:42 AM
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thanks for the help guys. i'm gonna call the local landfill first and if they won't take it i'll set it in a pan and just evaporate it.

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