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Oil
filters are a serious problem too.
Each filter still contains from 2 to 8 ounces of oil, even after they
are initially drained. The filter membrane retains the oil for years.
Some naughty people dispose of used filters in their trash, which is illegal
because it is hazardous waste. No hazardous waste can be place in the
regular trash…some states have up to a $1000 fine and some jail time for
offenders. Please do the right thing and recycle old oil filters.
The picture at the right is of 15 oil filters that have been properly cleaned of old oil and compacted into a block of steel for recycling at a foundry. |
Oil
filters are recycled to become high carbon steel. They are
crushed into “bricks”, “pucks” or cubes and then sold to steel manufacturers.
The filter membrane, the gasket and the residual oil all provide
carbon for the steel. Choose from these resources below to learn what you can do:
| Oil / Filter Recycling | Maintenance / Service |
| Tire Selection, Maintenance & Disposal | New Vehicle Technologies |
| Less “Fuel”-ish ways | Safety and Driving Tips |
| Recycling Other Parts and Fluids | Tune up Tips |
