Plum
Well-Known Member
I thought I would share my recent findings:-
Ethylene glycol based coolant, by far the dominant type here in the UK, is poisonous and must not be disposed of on the land, water courses, the sea or drains/sewers.
I contacted Volspec, the Volvo Penta agent in Tollesbury, Essex, where I purchased the new coolant from and they said I could take the used stuff to them at their service centre but they would make a £6.50 “environmental disposal charge”
I went to my local Council recycling centre to see if they would take it and was told to put it into their waste engine oil container. I was surprised by this but followed their instructions. I suggest you check with your local recycling centre in case they have a different policy.
However, just after getting rid of it as above I got a reply to my e-mail i sent to Essex County Council (waste.management@essex.gov.uk) saying they would collect up to 20litres from my home free of charge! (Each litre after this is charged at £3.50 +VAT). If you are not in Essex maybe there is an equivalent scheme in your county.
www.solocoastalsailing.co.uk
Ethylene glycol based coolant, by far the dominant type here in the UK, is poisonous and must not be disposed of on the land, water courses, the sea or drains/sewers.
I contacted Volspec, the Volvo Penta agent in Tollesbury, Essex, where I purchased the new coolant from and they said I could take the used stuff to them at their service centre but they would make a £6.50 “environmental disposal charge”
I went to my local Council recycling centre to see if they would take it and was told to put it into their waste engine oil container. I was surprised by this but followed their instructions. I suggest you check with your local recycling centre in case they have a different policy.
However, just after getting rid of it as above I got a reply to my e-mail i sent to Essex County Council (waste.management@essex.gov.uk) saying they would collect up to 20litres from my home free of charge! (Each litre after this is charged at £3.50 +VAT). If you are not in Essex maybe there is an equivalent scheme in your county.
www.solocoastalsailing.co.uk