Dripping parts drain on a drip pan instead of the floor. Use funnels when emptying used oil into storage containers. Review of Preventing Spills Used oil in drip pans emptied into used oil container. Other Wastes Antifreeze - Minimize Waste Look at antifreeze for contaminants, and test for freeze point and pH. Fresh ethylene glycol or corrosion inhibitors can be added to adjust these parameters. Reuse antifreeze when possible - avoid unnecessary disposal of good antifreeze.
Many states regulate used antifreeze as a hazardous waste.
Improper Management and Disposal Pouring antifreeze into a floor drain. Never dump antifreeze on the ground, to a storm sewer, or to a body of water. Children and animals like the sweet taste and can become very ill or even die. Fish kills have resulted from antifreeze in streams. Never discharge antifreeze to a septic system - it can interfere with bacteria function.