Recycling oil, batteries, and scrap metal

One thing that most people don’t think about when constantly working on cars is, there always seems to be a collection of old parts after a job is finished. What do you do with old brake rotors? How do you dispose of old engine oil or car batteries. Learn how to be environmentally friendly and recycle old car parts.

Hazardous Waste

Old oil of any type is considered hazardous waste. From engine oil to transmission fluid. Power steering and brake fluid are also hazardous waste. These oils can wipe out plant life if poured into the ground and possibly seep into ground water or wells that could kill off wild life or be consumed by people. Never dump or burn these chemicals. Learn to recycle and be environmentally friendly. Some states have done studies on prolonged exposure to these waste oils and found cancer causing chemicals in them. Avoid storing and handling hazardous waste with out protection and keep pets and children away from these chemicals at all times.

Oil and Car Batteries

If you took the time to research or call around in your community you might be surprised at how many places would take your old/used oil or junk car batteries. The only thing you might run into would be a hand full of people not knowing company policy’s on recycling and you might get denied on your efforts to recycle.

The best source I can give you is the national parts chain Auto Zone. Their website encourages people to recycle waste oil and old car batteries.

Scrap Metal

There are plenty of places in Indianapolis that you could take scrap metal to for recycling. Not all of them are walk in/open to the public places. But calling in the Indianapolis area.
you can locate one close to you.

I recently visited Farnsworth Metal Recycling to take a pile of old brake rotors and drums for recycling and was able to make a few extra dollars and get in and out in no time.

Community Awareness

Indianapolis is a city that works very hard at recycling and putting together programs for people to be more aware about their environment. With a little research from any where in the country where ever you live you can help your community by recycling.