All forms of making, from electronics and crafts to DIY
automotive, invariably produce some type of waste product. Not
everything can be endlessly upcycled into something new. From
exhausted batteries and spoiled paint products, to that
unlabeled bottle of mysterious liquid in your basement, the
question of what to do next with waste product and liquids in
particular (oils, fuel, degreaser, etc.) can be challenging. All
of these products and more fall under the Household Hazardous
Waste (HHW) column, and thankfully, most municipal governments
and counties have facilities to properly handle HHW disposal and
treatment (quite often including recycling). So whether you
decided to flush your vehicle’s radiator DIY-style, or have
spent hydraulic fluid from your homemade flight simulator or
submersible, call up your local government or search online for
a collection site near you. Likewise ask your nearby automotive
store, gas station, or hardware store if they have a collection
program in place. You’d be surprised