How do I dispose of Methanol other than starting BBQs?

[stevefzr]

Hi Folks,

I've done a lot of searches on the forum about methanol disposal, but I couldn't find anything that really answered my question. I've collected about 8 litres of foreshots which will contain maybe 2 litres of methanol. It's about 75%. These aren't the heads that I don't use when blending, these are the first 5% -7% of a stripping run. I go pretty conservative to make sure I ge all the methanol out. I'm not fussed if that costs me a couple of percent yeild. I use a pot still. I really don't think I've got enough windows, camera lenses or spectacles to use it all up as a cleaning agent. The other suggestion is to use it to start your BBQ, but I have a gas BBQ and only get the charcoal spit out twice a year, so I'm likely to produce more methanol laced heads than I use. Any other ideas for disposing of it safely? I have a septic system, so I don't want to put it down the drain even if it's heavily diluted. What sort of concentration would I need to dilute it to before it's safe to put on the lawn? Is there a safe way to just burn it? I've heard about the dangers of invisible flames from methanol, but I know my stuff isn't that pure.

Thanks,

Steve