oily rags disposal

[bodaduk]

I might be over thinking this. Apologies, I'm very new to all this.

I've just about got my garage ready for my first kit arriving next week and was loading (playing with) the grease gun when I realised I didn't have a bin and then wondered if I need a special bin for oily rags given the fire hazard etc.

Not sure how overstated the risk of combustion is by H&S sites etc or how much I will actually have during build and then maintenance.

Is a simple small metal bin enough, does it need to have a sealable metal lid?

I've seen (unreasonably expensive) bins for oily rags and they have a sticker on the front saying to empty nightly, which raises questions about what makes them special and where do I empty it to / otherwise dispose of it? ( given I've only got the standard plastic residential council bins ) Also emptying into another bin, does that not just move the problem rather than mitigate the risk?

Appreciate any guidance on this,

Thanks

[David Brown]

Overthinking! Anything you use in building or maintenance will not spontaneously combust. 
Note that you're in Kilmarnock, I'm only 20 minutes away if you need any help or chat. 

[David Brown]

Overthinking! Anything you use in building or maintenance will not spontaneously combust. 
Note that you're in Kilmarnock, I'm only 20 minutes away if you need any help or chat. 

[David Brown]

Don't know why that repeated, only posted once!

Avoid naked flames but that is even more relevant if you have petrol about. 

[bodaduk]

Thanks David, appreciate the quick reply and offer of help.

 

I do tend to overthink things at the best of time and will try not to abuse your offer of help

[Paul Richards]

Oily rags present no problem, but I find an old metal kitchen pedal bin ideal for garage use. 

[ScottR400D]

Motor oil's not an issue but many woodstains, teak oil etc, can be. I know that's more likely to be used on a Morgan (sorry Derek!) than a 7 but perhaps worth mentioning.

 

 

[Mark w]

Useful to start the BBQ 

[Benton]

In the old days before recycling was trendy my father used to paint the fence panels with old engine oil, I'm sure a lot of people still do

[Terry M]

#8

Derek will be pleased !!!

[Stewart Collier]

#9 old engine oil and creosote. Half and half.

[Olgawld]

My ol Grandad used to spray used engine oil all underneath his car. "If it's oily boy then it not be rusty"