Gas Disposal?

[Donne Trav]

Anyone out there ever had to dispose of gas/fuel in the past? Where
did you "dump" it or get rid of it? What is recommended. I'm sure
there would be a concern for safety. Any advice would surely be
welcome. Thanks

 

[dogfish246]

How much gas?

 

[Corvettes White]

I just put in in an open bucket and let it evap. So far as I know that is legal. Dumping in ground kills the plants, down the gutter is not to good, and down the sewer, if they track back will go back to the house .. George

 

[dogfish246]

I just put in in an open bucket and let it evap. So far as I know that is legal. Dumping in ground kills the plants, down the gutter is not to good, and down the sewer, if they track back will go back to the house .. George

That could be dangerouse b/c fumes are whats evaporating, and fumes are whats flamable.


If there is not too much gas, I would try a controlled burn. Be super careful and use common sense, but if you do a little at a time; like in a wood fire, away from anything such as your house, car, etc, and in a non compressed way, you shhould be fine.

Just a thought.

 

[tonylong]

Take it to a service station, they have to dispose of their own spills anyway. Maybe a $5 tip would be in order.

 

[topless82vette]

light a match and drop it in the tank end of problem.

 

[Red Vette]

I just put in in an open bucket and let it evap. So far as I know that is legal. Dumping in ground kills the plants, down the gutter is not to good, and down the sewer, if they track back will go back to the house .. George

Legally, you must dispose of it according to the state laws. Call your State Health Dept for guidance. Never put it in with your used oil that you recycle. Old gas is a hazardous waste when disposed or treated because the Flashpoint is below 140 degrees F. Evaporation is treatment as is burning it in an open container. Dumping it on the ground is disposal and is illegal as defined by EPA and the States. Depends on how much you have. I was asked this same question by a Spring Mountain driver who has to remove old gas from a project car. Fortunately, he has access to Saftey Kleen because SM has parts washers serviced by SK. You could store the gas for a short time and then take it to city or county's annual household waste round up. Never dump it down the sewer, you could kill a maintainence worker of cause an explosion.
Barrett

 

[BADRACR]

"Legally, you must dispose of it according to the state laws. Call your State Health Dept for guidance. Never put it in with your used oil that you recycle."

You are so correct. The dealership I work in has seperate holding tanks for gas, oil, and coolant. They are emptied out every week or so.


"Never dump it down the sewer, you could kill a maintainence worker of cause an explosion."

Another wise reminder. Most people would not consider that vapors build up in pockets and wait for a spark. The average joe figures "outta sight, outta mind."
:BOW