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Hi folks,

I just did my first oil change a couple of weeks ago (thanks to sciby's great tute).

I filled the container from the new oil with the old stuff, and it's been sitting on the bedroom floor since.

I obviously can't tip it down the sink to feed the dolphins... can i put it in the bin, or does it have to be deposited somewhere?

thanks.

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Jsut chuck it in your normal Bin, just make sure it wont tip out and everything is fine :D

Beh! We live in this world we should treat it better than that.

I'm not by any stretch of the imagination legit but nor am I gonna hurt the environment if I can help it (so.. only when I drive my fossil car).

I usually hunt around for a garage or mechanics that has their waste sitting outside and dump it in with their stuff. Helps me sleep at night knowing it's being disposed of properly AAAND i haven't had to go searching too far to chuck it.

Anyone in sydney, I suggest you take it with you next time you are out at Eastern Creek or WSID, they have recyling oil bins there. Just tip it in and pat yourself on the back for a job well done.

any servo that has a workshop will take it. Also any mechanic should take it. I think they get it picked up for free anyway so just drive round to an industrial area where there are a few mechanics and shouold be fine, most will be happy enough to take it. Sometimes they make you pour it though, so dont spill it on your work clothes. Otherwise the tip.

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