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hotrod 80 · 12-10-2009, 11:49 PM

How do i dispose of old stale / smelly gas ? This stuff is bad .

msgross · 12-11-2009, 12:00 AM

do you live in the country? If so then i'd burn it, very carefully though... depending on how much you have you could also mix a little at a time in the lawn mower...

can't really dump it without causing damage to mother earth...

hotrod 80 · 12-11-2009, 12:06 AM

Burning is allowed where im at , but man this stuff stinks .

msgross · 12-11-2009, 12:08 AM

just don't kill yourself or your water supply, by dumping it that is...

you could also check the yellow pages for hazardous waste disposal...

hotrod 80 · 12-11-2009, 12:14 AM

Oh im not dumping it . It would smell for miles . Prolly filter it and run it in the generator or lawn mower with like a 5 new to 1 old mix . Pollution was not an option . Just thinking someone might have a better way .

**wancosc356** · 12-11-2009, 12:20 AM

Maybe check with your local recycle center. Might be able to recycle it with used out. Or call your local autoparts store. They might be able to help.

I wouldn't dump it on the ground or burn it. It is polluting either way.

kgt · 12-11-2009, 12:23 AM

Got a mean Neighbor???...lol...

dmartin1 · 12-11-2009, 12:32 AM

what we do with old gas is set up a nice sized wood pile to have a good time with friends around a fire......dump the gas little at a tiem on the logs for a bit until its all gone soakeed in the logs back up and throw a match.smells but works good

jeffspower · 12-11-2009, 12:42 AM

DONT run that stuff in anything, mixed with new or whatever. It's just asking for trouble.

I've mixed some with diesel before for fire starter. I'll use it on burn piles, or to burn the weeds out of fences in the spring.

JET4x4 · 12-11-2009, 12:44 AM

Mix it in with your waste oil, thats what I've always done. I think most walmarts that have an auto center will take waste oil for free.

my67chevytruck · 12-11-2009, 12:46 AM

check with local auto parts chain, depending on the quantity, i have been able to dispose of in there oil recycle bins....

airdale94 · 12-11-2009, 02:01 AM

Put it in a sprayer and use it for weed control.

dmartin1 · 12-11-2009, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by airdale94

Put it in a sprayer and use it for weed control.

great idea.
we do that all the time.it like turns the weeds black.its cool

JimKshortstep4x4 · 12-11-2009, 06:21 AM

I run old gas in my John Deere tractor.

Jim

eagleuh1 · 12-11-2009, 07:38 AM

Burn pile, just use a wad of paper you can light and throw from a distance for safety's sake. Standby for the giant wooooosh and 40 foot tall fireball that 5 gallons of old gas and 20 foot burnpile makes. Tons of fun.

**special-K** · 12-11-2009, 07:58 AM

DON`T MIX IT WITH YOUR WASTE OIL!!!! You foul up the whole process.We`ll all be asking how to dump old oil if we screw that up.

I save my old gas for parts cleaning and starting fires.Gas goes bad so easy.I wonder what is provided for us to dispose of it properly.It`s kinda hard to get rid of 10-20-30 gallons and it doesn`t take much for it to go bad.I just haven`t had that much to deal with,yet.

weasle · 12-11-2009, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wancosc356

Maybe check with your local recycle center. Might be able to recycle it with used out. Or call your local autoparts store. They might be able to help.

I wouldn't dump it on the ground or burn it. It is polluting either way.

I agree. I had to get rid of a lot of old chemicals (paint, coolant, thinner, etc.) and found out the the county had a recycle center for such items.

Dark Knight · 12-11-2009, 09:34 AM

Whatever you do, DON'T get any on yourself. That stuff burns like a mother!

Of course, I was dealing with 13 year old gas...

68gmsee · 12-11-2009, 10:51 AM

All of these from experience.

Don't get it on yourself or your clothes cause if you're married your wife will make you sleep on the couch... Hard to get rid of the stink.

Don't dump the hole lot in a brush pile and then move back about 30 feeet and throw a flaming torch at it. It will explode like a bomb and blow your hat off your head (or worse).

Don't use it to kill grass, weeds, or anything that's close to the house cause the smell lingers and nothing will grow for a year or two in that spot.

Don't use it to kill grass on the fence line cause your neighbors will hate you.

I'm a slow learner.

suprachrgd82 · 12-11-2009, 12:36 PM

http://www.baytown.org/news/releases/hazards.htm

Number at bottom of page.

fixit-p · 12-11-2009, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

DON`T MIX IT WITH YOUR WASTE OIL!!!! You foul up the whole process.We`ll all be asking how to dump old oil if we screw that up.

I save my old gas for parts cleaning and starting fires.Gas goes bad so easy.I wonder what is provided for us to dispose of it properly.It`s kinda hard to get rid of 10-20-30 gallons and it doesn`t take much for it to go bad.I just haven`t had that much to deal with,yet.

I agree don't mix it with waste oil, I know someone who years ago dumped less than 5 gallons in the 150 gallon waste oil tank at work and the company was liable for the whole truck load not just the 150 gallons which was contaminated here in the bay area we have a hazardous household waste center which accepts just about anything

PanelDeland · 12-11-2009, 04:00 PM

Varnish something wood.

Longhorn Man · 12-11-2009, 04:52 PM

we just pour it in the waste oil heaters at work. If it burns, it goes in the tank.

LOW DOUGH · 12-11-2009, 06:01 PM

yeah.... don't put it in the waste oil you are going to take to the autoparts store or where ever to dump. It messes the hole thing up.

chevy_mike · 12-11-2009, 06:50 PM

Don't even get me started on this. I just went thru trying to do this in San Diego and basically it boils down to the fact the local hazmat recycling place is not setup for gasoline. I can bring in 5 gallons, in my own container, which I must leave. To legally transport it, it must be in a approved gas container, which I would have to buy. Since these are not free, I get to spend my money on new gas cans, that I have to leave and as it is, I can't bring more than 5 gallons. I have 15 gallons.

I told the idiot on the phone that I know why people illegally dump stuff all the time.

12-10-2009, 11:49 PM	#1
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Old gas disposal How do i dispose of old stale / smelly gas ? This stuff is bad . __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

12-11-2009, 12:00 AM	#2
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Old gas disposal do you live in the country? If so then i'd burn it, very carefully though... depending on how much you have you could also mix a little at a time in the lawn mower... can't really dump it without causing damage to mother earth... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 12-11-2009 at 12:06 AM.

12-11-2009, 12:06 AM	#3
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: Old gas disposal Burning is allowed where im at , but man this stuff stinks . __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

12-11-2009, 12:08 AM	#4
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Old gas disposal just don't kill yourself or your water supply, by dumping it that is... you could also check the yellow pages for hazardous waste disposal... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

12-11-2009, 12:14 AM	#5
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: Old gas disposal Oh im not dumping it . It would smell for miles . Prolly filter it and run it in the generator or lawn mower with like a 5 new to 1 old mix . Pollution was not an option . Just thinking someone might have a better way . __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

12-11-2009, 12:20 AM	#6
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	Re: Old gas disposal Maybe check with your local recycle center. Might be able to recycle it with used out. Or call your local autoparts store. They might be able to help. I wouldn't dump it on the ground or burn it. It is polluting either way. __________________ Michael 1967 Chevrolet C10 Short Fleet (Literal Ground Up....One Day) 2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 4x4 1969 Lincoln Continental Coupe Project FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4578&cat=17 1981 Honda CM400 C Bobber SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384152

12-11-2009, 12:23 AM	#7
kgt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver Posts: 147	Re: Old gas disposal Got a mean Neighbor???...lol... Last edited by kgt; 12-11-2009 at 12:23 AM.

12-11-2009, 12:32 AM	#8
dmartin1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: mohave valley,arizona Posts: 1,088	Re: Old gas disposal what we do with old gas is set up a nice sized wood pile to have a good time with friends around a fire......dump the gas little at a tiem on the logs for a bit until its all gone soakeed in the logs back up and throw a match.smells but works good

12-11-2009, 12:42 AM	#9
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: Old gas disposal DONT run that stuff in anything, mixed with new or whatever. It's just asking for trouble. I've mixed some with diesel before for fire starter. I'll use it on burn piles, or to burn the weeds out of fences in the spring. __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

12-11-2009, 12:44 AM	#10
JET4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Birdsboro, Pa Posts: 135	Re: Old gas disposal Mix it in with your waste oil, thats what I've always done. I think most walmarts that have an auto center will take waste oil for free. __________________ 67 Chevy K20 LWB Fleetside project 85 GMC K10 High Sierra LWB, 37's, 8 lug rears, 4.10's project 86 m1009 blazer, 6 in lift, 35's, driver 69 c10, 307, long bed, 3 speed, driver 07 Dodge 2500, cc, lb, cummins turbo diesel 00 z28 camaro, ls1, 6 speed, rarely leaves the garage

12-11-2009, 12:46 AM	#11
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12-11-2009, 02:01 AM	#12
airdale94 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Topeka,KS Posts: 778	Re: Old gas disposal Put it in a sprayer and use it for weed control.

12-11-2009, 06:21 AM	#14
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Old gas disposal I run old gas in my John Deere tractor. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

12-11-2009, 07:38 AM	#15
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: Old gas disposal Burn pile, just use a wad of paper you can light and throw from a distance for safety's sake. Standby for the giant wooooosh and 40 foot tall fireball that 5 gallons of old gas and 20 foot burnpile makes. Tons of fun.

12-11-2009, 07:58 AM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Old gas disposal DON`T MIX IT WITH YOUR WASTE OIL!!!! You foul up the whole process.We`ll all be asking how to dump old oil if we screw that up. I save my old gas for parts cleaning and starting fires.Gas goes bad so easy.I wonder what is provided for us to dispose of it properly.It`s kinda hard to get rid of 10-20-30 gallons and it doesn`t take much for it to go bad.I just haven`t had that much to deal with,yet. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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12-11-2009, 09:34 AM	#18
Dark Knight Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pleak, Texas Posts: 420	Re: Old gas disposal Whatever you do, DON'T get any on yourself. That stuff burns like a mother! Of course, I was dealing with 13 year old gas... __________________ -1967 Chevrolet Fleetside LWB- 350 V8 w/thumpr cam, NV3500, 3.08 gears, A/C, PS -1983 Chevy Silverado C1500- 383 stroker, TH400 -1989 Chevy Silverado K1500 SWB- 5.3L swap, 700R4, 3.42 gears -And a '66 Ford Mustang- 200 I6, C4 trans, rust bucket "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." -FDR (and maybe rust too) You've gotta be able to stop and steer before you can go fast!

12-11-2009, 10:51 AM	#19
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Old gas disposal All of these from experience. Don't get it on yourself or your clothes cause if you're married your wife will make you sleep on the couch... Hard to get rid of the stink. Don't dump the hole lot in a brush pile and then move back about 30 feeet and throw a flaming torch at it. It will explode like a bomb and blow your hat off your head (or worse). Don't use it to kill grass, weeds, or anything that's close to the house cause the smell lingers and nothing will grow for a year or two in that spot. Don't use it to kill grass on the fence line cause your neighbors will hate you. I'm a slow learner.

12-11-2009, 12:36 PM	#20
suprachrgd82 Farmtruck desciple Join Date: May 2009 Location: 90605 Posts: 158	Re: Old gas disposal http://www.baytown.org/news/releases/hazards.htm Number at bottom of page.

12-11-2009, 04:00 PM	#22
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12-11-2009, 04:52 PM	#23
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Old gas disposal we just pour it in the waste oil heaters at work. If it burns, it goes in the tank.

12-11-2009, 06:01 PM	#24
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: Old gas disposal yeah.... don't put it in the waste oil you are going to take to the autoparts store or where ever to dump. It messes the hole thing up.

12-11-2009, 06:50 PM	#25
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Old gas disposal Don't even get me started on this. I just went thru trying to do this in San Diego and basically it boils down to the fact the local hazmat recycling place is not setup for gasoline. I can bring in 5 gallons, in my own container, which I must leave. To legally transport it, it must be in a approved gas container, which I would have to buy. Since these are not free, I get to spend my money on new gas cans, that I have to leave and as it is, I can't bring more than 5 gallons. I have 15 gallons. I told the idiot on the phone that I know why people illegally dump stuff all the time. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

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