How to Dispose of Lamp Oil

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Dispose of Lamp Oil

When your oil lamp breaks, or you are moving and you cannot use the lamp oil, you will need to dispose of the lamp oil properly. Don't be tempted to pour it into a container and throw it in the trash. Here are steps to dispose of it properly.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

oil lamp
lamp oil
matches or lighter

Step 1

First, consider your first option of disposing your lamp oil.
1. Use it by pouring it into another lamp.
2. Give it to someone who can use it.
Step 2

If you need to dispose of your lamp oil, copy and paste the following Web address to your computer's address box, and hit enter.
http://earth911.org/. There is a link in resources as well.
Step 3

Enter the type of lamp oil, and your zip code in the search boxes at the top of the Web page and hit enter.
Step 4

If a recycling location is not found in your area, give it away through Freecycle (www.freecycle.com), or dispose of it when your county holds a household hazardous waste collection day. Check with your city offices for information on hazardous waste.

Tips & Warnings

The best way to dispose of lamp oil is to burn it. If you are moving, burn your lamp prior to the move to avoid oil spilling from the lamp.
Use caution when burning your oil lamp.

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