Dispose of your car Air Filter

Air Filter: Proper disposal

AUTODOC recommends protecting the environment and disposing of used parts properly
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Air Filter: disposal recommendations
A used air filter is classified as low-hazardous waste and is subject to special disposal requirements. The toxic substances that accumulate in this car part during its service life can be harmful to the environment.
  • Consumer disposal options
    Never dispose of the car component yourself – take it to a specialised waste management service. Disposal with household waste is prohibited.
  • Industrial disposal regulations
    The collection, storage, and disposal are regulated by the List of Wastes Regulations of 2005 and the Waste Framework Directive 75/442/EEC. The filter element must be incinerated. The filter element must be incinerated.
This product cannot be reused

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