St. Clair County Resource Recovery Office

Used Antifreeze

Antifreeze contains chemicals which are poisonous to humans and animals. Improper disposal of used antifreeze-on a street or down a storm sewer-can pollute lakes and streams.

This fact sheet provides instructions for household used antifreeze disposal. The St. Clair County Resource Recovery Office also has fact sheets on how to dispose of other common types of household hazardous waste:

• Adhesives
• Aerosol Containers
• Antifreeze
• Cleaners, Medications
• Gasoline
• Paint
• Solvents
• Wood Preservatives

For more information on household hazardous wastes and collection programs:
St. Clair County Resource Recovery Office
(810) 985-2443

ENVIROMENTAL TIPS FOR CONSUMERS
Pets are attracted to puddles of sweet-tasting antifreeze and lap it up. Never let this poisonous liquid get on the ground.

Never mix antifreeze with used motor oil stored for recycling. Mixing in antifreeze makes the oil difficult or impossible to recycle.