Dispose of your car Thermostat

Thermostat: Proper disposal

AUTODOC recommends protecting the environment and disposing of used parts properly
Car Thermostat housing recycling
Thermostat: disposal recommendations
According to the European Waste Catalogue, this part is not classified as hazardous waste after the end of its service life (EWC code 16 01 17 / 16 01 18 / 16 01 19 / 16 01 22) unless it contains antifreeze residues that are toxic to humans, animals, and plants (EWC code 16 01 14).
  • Consumer disposal options
    The component must be disposed of according to the regulations for sorting metal and plastic waste and only after removing coolant residues.
  • Industrial disposal regulations
    The collection, storage, recycling, and disposal are carried out by specialist companies according to the regulatory requirements for this type of waste.
This product cannot be reused

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