RansomEli Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I've got an old car that has not been driven in several years. I'm sure the gasoline is bad. I can drain the gas tank, but what's the appropriate way to dispose of the gasoline? Is this one of those dilemmas where I can't legally get rid of it?Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unimogjohn Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I was in the same spot as you a couple of years ago. The gas in my Avanti was at least 15 years old. It was some nasty stuff. I ended up taking it to our local waste/landfill facility on the day that they accept hazardous waste like paint and such. They had a 55 gallon drum for old gas in addition to oil. So I would all call your local govt. sanitation or waste facility to see if they will accept it. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I burned mine in my 39 Chevy. It loved it...........................Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewest Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Dump it on the ground and burn it ...Best solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seldenguy Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Mike--Your going to stir up all the Green people plus all the do gooders with your solution. But then again maybe that's what you wish to do? --Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 I put mine in the furnace oil tank. It mixes with the oil and burns up. No problem so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wombvette Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 I put mine in the furnace oil tank. It mixes with the oil and burns up. No problem so far.Strain it and add it to your the tank of your daily car. Bout as well get the good out of it. Just add a couple of gals. at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave@Moon Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Dump it on the ground and burn it ...Best solution.Illegal as hell, to say nothing of dangerous and foolish. Don't do it.=================================Check with your local authorities. If they don't have a household hazardous waste program they may have arrangements with a local firm (i.e. John's previously mentioned landfill), or there may be approved methods for solidifying the fuel (i.e. in an oil absorbent product for spill control) for legal conventional disposal. Having it collected in liquid form for processing as a hazardous waste is by far the best option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shadetree77 Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 My grandpa used to keep it in designated cans and used it to help in starting large brush fires when he cleaned up branches and leaves on his property. Probably not the most environmentally safe way to do it, but it could be considered "recycling" in a way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidAU Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Mix it with a bit of new gas and use it in your motor mower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_padavano Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Mix it with a bit of new gas and use it in your motor mowerBeat me to it - I was going to say the same thing. The lawn mower burns it just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 If it was good enough to burn in a car without gumming it up I wouldn't have drained it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 For years we have disposed of old gasoline by filtering it thru a paint strainer and burning it in our mowers, weed whip, etc. Now and then if it isn't too old we will offer it to our employees. They have never had a problem using it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweepspear Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Strain it and add it to your the tank of your daily car. Bout as well get the good out of it. Just add a couple of gals. at a time.This is what I have done over the years when needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Magoo Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Try your local auto parts store. The Autozone in my neighborhood takes used automotive fluids free of charge. They probably do well on the recycling, I bet. And as some others suggested, modern unleaded gasoline is relatively stable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old car fan Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Trash fire,but some old gas will not burn.We have done it for years,donot worry about the do gooders,hot enough,it will burn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bollman Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 I have a 5 gallon heavy gauge open top can that I use. I pour in 1-2 gallon at a time and set it away from anything flammable and toss in a match or two till it catches. Makes a nice torch for a few hours. Let it all cool and repeat.If it isn't real nasty I burn it in my old tractor.Jim... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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