[swank]

I've changed my oil... Where can I take the old to be re-cycled? (The guy at 'Toolshed' said I should put it on my firewood to burn in the wood burner...that's what he does...)

[Wonderbob]

Depends where you live really, but most bigger centres have recycling depots of some description. I live in Wellington and take my used oil to the dump, there is a recycling unit there for it.

[benandclare]

http://www.ecodepot.co.nz/accepted.htm

Household hazardous waste drop-off centre
Located next to the recycling centre for the disposal of all domestic items that could have long term environmental effects. Hazardous waste disposal experts will manage the waste dropped off. Click here for location.

Please notify a staff member when you arrive at the drop off centre, this is so any hazardous waste can be sorted and correctly stored.

Please give staff as much information as possible so that they can clearly identify the substance - if possible, leave the substance in its original container.

Accepted items:

Used Oil / automotive liquids
Car batteries
Old gas cylinders
Liquid chemicals
Dry chemicals
Household Cleaners
Paints and solvents
Old refrigerators/freezers
Old garden herbicides
Garden pesticides


This is the situation in Christchurch, maybe check out your local eco depot

[swank]

I'm near Rotorua... The city re-cycling center only takes hosuhold stuff(paper, plastic, glass etc.) I have seen NO information about Chemicals, paint, batteries, oil etc.

[Nick88]

Ask at a local garage, they usually have it taken away by commercial recyclers. It might be a good idea to take it to one you buy petrol from, they might not be inclined to do you the favour otherwise.

[Asli&Mark]

You also can alwasy check with your council's waste treatment plant. They might help :)
Coz the local garage would pass it to a chemical disposal company and they give it to waste treatment plant. So if they don't take it they would reccomend one of their clients
Asli