Return to the table of contentsWHAT CAN I DO WITH USED ANTIFREEZE?
Antifreeze drained from automobiles, trucks or other engines is considered a waste. Ohio EPA does not regulate used antifreeze as hazardous waste unless it contains unacceptable levels of certain metals, such as lead or chromium. It can also be a hazardous waste if it has been mixed with gasoline, used oil or solvents. If you are generating antifreeze at your company, you must evaluate it to determine if it is a hazardous waste. You must also properly manage and dispose of spent antifreeze. You cannot dispose of used antifreeze by pouring it into your septic system, onto the ground or in the trash. In most areas of Ohio you cannot dispose of it in the sanitary sewer. You can hire a disposal company to dispose of your used antifreeze, but this will usually be the most expensive option. The best option for handling used antifreeze is to have it recycled. There are three ways you can recycle used antifreeze. You can purchase a small antifreeze recycling system to use at your facility. You
