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[Lincs Robert]

How do I legally dispose of some unused red Vx coolant? I have about a litre left over from my Omega days that will never be used?

Ta

[Bigron]

If there isn't a forum member near you to relieve you of it, take it to your local Civic Amenity Point (dump!) and they will deal with it, as they do for old sump oil, etc.

Ron.

[Lincs Robert]

If there isn't a forum member near you to relieve you of it, take it to your local Civic Amenity Point (dump!) and they will deal with it, as they do for old sump oil, etc.

Ron.

Thought that might be the case, thanks

[Sir Tigger KC]

Vx red coolant will work equally as well in your Mondeo. 

[Lincs Robert]

Vx red coolant will work equally as well in your Mondeo. 

I'll hold onto it in that case, doesn't go off does it? It's about a litre in a 5L GM container left over from 2012 as I recall ......

[Doctor Gollum]

Legally it's about the only thing you can flush down the toilet.

Not sure if that applies to septic tanks, but certainly mains sewers are fine as the discharge gets treated.

Obviously surface drains are out of bounds.

[Sir Tigger KC]

Legally it's about the only thing you can flush down the toilet.

Not sure if that applies to septic tanks, but certainly mains sewers are fine as the discharge gets treated.

Obviously surface drains are out of bounds.

Really? 

I definitely wouldn't put it down the loo if you have a septic tank, probably have a similar effect a chucking a litre of bleach in there.   

[biggriffin]

Legally it's about the only thing you can flush down the toilet.

Not sure if that applies to septic tanks, but certainly mains sewers are fine as the discharge gets treated.

Obviously surface drains are out of bounds.

Really? 

I definitely wouldn't put it down the loo if you have a septic tank, probably have a similar effect a chucking a litre of bleach in there.   

I'm going to ask, why? Always learning, might even be funny

[Doctor Gollum]

Legally it's about the only thing you can flush down the toilet.

Not sure if that applies to septic tanks, but certainly mains sewers are fine as the discharge gets treated.

Obviously surface drains are out of bounds.

Really? 

I definitely wouldn't put it down the loo if you have a septic tank, probably have a similar effect a chucking a litre of bleach in there.   

You did read the second sentence 

[Sir Tigger KC]

Legally it's about the only thing you can flush down the toilet.

Not sure if that applies to septic tanks, but certainly mains sewers are fine as the discharge gets treated.

Obviously surface drains are out of bounds.

Really? 

I definitely wouldn't put it down the loo if you have a septic tank, probably have a similar effect a chucking a litre of bleach in there.   

I'm going to ask, why? Always learning, might even be funny

Simple really.  A septic tank is basically like a compost heap, where all the bacteria and creepy crawlies work hard to break down all the stuff that's flushed down the loo.  A septic tank that is working properly should rarely need pumping out, but if you use bleach or other harsh chemicals you will kill the bacteria, the composting action will cease and the tank will quickly fill up.     

[baggers]

Legally it's about the only thing you can flush down the toilet.

Not sure if that applies to septic tanks, but certainly mains sewers are fine as the discharge gets treated.

Obviously surface drains are out of bounds.

Same thing applies down at the sewage plant, depending on what is sent down the pan it will kill off the bugs at the other end, they quite often have to order new bugs.

Really? 

I definitely wouldn't put it down the loo if you have a septic tank, probably have a similar effect a chucking a litre of bleach in there.   

I'm going to ask, why? Always learning, might even be funny

Simple really.  A septic tank is basically like a compost heap, where all the bacteria and creepy crawlies work hard to break down all the stuff that's flushed down the loo.  A septic tank that is working properly should rarely need pumping out, but if you use bleach or other harsh chemicals you will kill the bacteria, the composting action will cease and the tank will quickly fill up.     

[baggers]

Same thing applies down at the sewage plant, depending on what is sent down the pan it will kill off the bugs at the other end, they quite often have to order new bugs.

[Sir Tigger KC]

Same thing applies down at the sewage plant, depending on what is sent down the pan it will kill off the bugs at the other end, they quite often have to order new bugs.

Any small dead animals found around the farm used to go in ours as my Dad reckoned it revved up the bugs! 

[omega2018]

Legally it's about the only thing you can flush down the toilet.

Not sure if that applies to septic tanks, but certainly mains sewers are fine as the discharge gets treated.

"H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H361d Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
H373 May cause damage to organs (Kidneys) through prolonged or repeated exposure if
swallowed

Precautionary statements
P260 Do not breathe vapour/ spray.
P264 Wash contaminated skin thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell.
P314 Get medical advice/ attention if you feel unwell.
P330 Rinse mouth.
P501 Dispose of contents/ container in accordance with national regulations

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1. Waste treatment methods
General information
Disposal methods
Waste should be treated as controlled waste. Dispose of waste to licensed waste disposal site
in accordance with the requirements of the local Waste Disposal Authority.

"
https://www.starbrandsltd.co.uk/downloads/1479393094EN_-_Automate_OAT_Antifeeze_and_Coolant_SDS5550.pdf

[Doctor Gollum]

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