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17-05-2009, 09:02 PM
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Was once XR6Turbo81
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Hi guys,
Basically I've accumulated a years of used motor oil in my garage in plastic containers. Just wanting to know where I could possibly take it to dispose it? cheers |
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17-05-2009, 09:04 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Local council tip will normally have an oil collection point for you.
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17-05-2009, 09:12 PM
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Our local mobil servo has a large bin like a smith family or vinnies clothing bin that you can dump plastic containers of oil in FREE. I think they get paid by a company for recycling it.
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17-05-2009, 09:23 PM
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Is there some way to turn used motor oil into fuel? I thought that motor oil is just long chain hydrocarbons that can be distilled/broken down into various fuels.
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17-05-2009, 09:27 PM
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Not exactly an enviro friendly soulution, but emptied along fence lines is a great weed killer.
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17-05-2009, 10:10 PM
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In most areas there are fines for doing this sort of thing, because its pretty bad, and obviously not the brightest idea.
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17-05-2009, 10:20 PM
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If you in Victoria I can help, if not post where you are & someone else may be able to help you.
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17-05-2009, 10:26 PM
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Was once XR6Turbo81
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Im in Victoria mate, Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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17-05-2009, 10:47 PM
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17-05-2009, 11:02 PM
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17-05-2009, 11:56 PM
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18-05-2009, 01:14 AM
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I take mine to the Whitehorse Council tip in Vermont. They chagre 35c a litre but no one monitors it. Usually if I'm taking a trailer load of rubbish they don't bother charging me anyway.
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18-05-2009, 03:47 AM
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1)Crack open a termite nest with a matic
2)tip in oil 3)Drink a beer
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18-05-2009, 08:13 AM
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Oh how I can see the EPA lovin this thread.
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18-05-2009, 09:29 AM
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Recycle it at the tip or council waste disposal depot. It is picked up and recycled into other oil products, Valvoline XLD comes to mind. Better yet, if you have a neighbor you don't like................................
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18-05-2009, 09:40 AM
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pour it over wooden fence posts, stops everything, preventive maintaince we call it,
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18-05-2009, 01:13 PM
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in 200yr's Australia will have their own oil reservoirs haha
Tip's and Servo's in my area have their own oil collection points.
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18-05-2009, 01:22 PM
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Was once XR6Turbo81
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Thanks for all the help guys, I called up my local council this morning who gave me a few numbers to call where i could dispose the oil.
I ended up disposing it @ my local landfill who accept the oil for free and at the same time got rid of about 5 dead batteries and other junk that was lying around. Gutles thanks for your kind offer aswell. cheers. |
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18-05-2009, 01:45 PM
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I give mine to a mate who owns an LS1.
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18-05-2009, 01:52 PM
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18-05-2009, 01:53 PM
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18-05-2009, 03:20 PM
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Orchardists up the road cover their driveway in it... But i think the EPA got stuck into them.
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18-05-2009, 05:26 PM
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Toilet.
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18-05-2009, 05:54 PM
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18-05-2009, 06:34 PM
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I just dig a hole behind the shed, and throw the filters in with the household garbage.... the blackberries are slowly dying year by year.
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18-05-2009, 07:16 PM
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19-05-2009, 03:28 PM
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My mate reuses car oil for his chainsaw, smokes up a bit when he does a hard cut but does the job.
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19-05-2009, 08:34 PM
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19-05-2009, 10:33 PM
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pour it over the fire wood pile. :P
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19-05-2009, 11:26 PM
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How do you dispose of used motor oil?
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