Find your local “Household Hazardous Waste” collection days where you can safely dispose of this stuff. Check with your local public works department or check out earth911.org to find possibilities in your town. Put some fuel booster product in outboard tanks in the fall to avoid having stale fuel in the spring.
Can you pour old gasoline in the ground?
Dumping gasoline is not only illegal, but it can also be very dangerous. ... That gasoline will seep into the ground and find its way into the soil and drinking water. This can hurt people, animals, and vegetation. It's just too risky to do.
How do I dispose of old gasoline?
Remember gasoline is highly flammable and extremely toxic. To remove particles, pour the gasoline into a new container through a coffee filter or two layers of thin cloth. Allow the filter to fully dry, then place it in the trash. If small amounts of water are present, add isopropanol, a fuel dryer.
How do I get gas out of my boat tank?
To drain my boat's fuel system, I first shut off the fuel line to the outboard and then run it dry, either in the water at the ramp or in the driveway using water muffs, until it stalls after burning all the fuel out of the carburetor.17 oct 2018