Hazardous recycling
How to Recycle Gasoline & Kerosene
Flammable household fuels that may be stale, contaminated, or left in equipment and require hazardous-waste handling.
Special handlingLast reviewed September 9, 2026
Quick answer
Old gasoline and kerosene are household hazardous waste. Keep each fuel in an approved, labeled container and take it to a program that confirms fuel acceptance; never pour it onto the ground, down a drain, or into trash or recycling.
- Recycling route
- Special handling
How to Prepare
- 1Keep fuel in its original or an approved fuel container
- 2Label the contents and do not mix fuels or chemicals
- 3Secure the container upright in a ventilated vehicle area
- 4Confirm quantity limits and appointment rules before travel