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Waste Recyling Information

Brake Fluid

Automotive repair shops occasionally deal with small amounts of brake fluid.  Depending on the additives used, brake fluid may or may not be hazardous.  However, it can become hazardous when it is contaminated with brake cleaner from a spray can.  (Brake cleaner commonly contains chlorinated solvents.)  Because brake fluid is not crude-bases, it should not be added to waste oil.

DO DON'T
  • Collect brake fluid in a separate, labeled, closed container and identify and coordinate disposal through the EH&S Office.
  • The EH&S Office can assist in determining (through testing) if your brake fluid is hazardous, and manage it accordingly.
  • If your brake fluid is determined to be non-hazardous, check whether the landfill will accept brake fluid absorbed by cat litter.
  • Don’t put brake fluid into your used oil container.
  • Don’t pour brake fluid down any drain or on the ground.
  • Don’t spray brake cleaner around brake fluid

Contact the EH&S Office to coordinate pickup (x6291).

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If you have any questions contact the Environmental Health & Safety Office at (608) 246-6291 or via email

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Last updated:  05/05/05

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