Dispose of your car Spark Plug

Spark Plug: Proper disposal

AUTODOC recommends protecting the environment and disposing of used parts properly
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Spark Plug: disposal recommendations
They may contain iron, silicon oxide, and aluminium oxide. Used spark plugs are not classified as hazardous waste. However, disposing of these car parts with household waste is prohibited.
  • Consumer disposal options
    Disposal must be carried out by handing the parts over to a specialised service or by bringing them to appropriately labelled recycling bins. 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 are 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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