Dispose of your car Glow Plugs

Glow Plugs: Proper disposal

AUTODOC recommends protecting the environment and disposing of used parts properly
Car Glow plug recycling
Glow Plugs: disposal recommendations
A used glow plug is classified as "other automotive maintenance and repair waste". It can be made with using iron-chromium-nickel alloy, magnesium oxide, ceramics, and silicone nitride. This type of waste is classified as non-hazardous. However, for environmental reasons, this car part must not be disposed of with household waste.
  • Consumer disposal options
    Used glow plugs can be brought to appropriately labelled recycling bins or handed over to a specialised waste management service. It is prohibited to store these parts or dispose of them in places not designated for this purpose.
  • Industrial disposal regulations
    The collection, storage and disposal of used glow plugs is regulated by the List of Wastes Regulations of 2005 and the Waste Framework Directive 75/442/EEC.
This product cannot be reused

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