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Waste Recyling Information
Transmission Filters
Used transmission filters are exempt from state hazardous waste requirements (including testing) if the used oil and the filter casing are recycled as scrap metal. Unlike oil filters, transmission filters are generally flat, porous screens that do not retain oil on them.
Therefore, they do not need to be crushed or split before being recycled.
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Remove oil by draining for 24 hours.
- Keep used transmission filters in a container marked “Used Transmission Filters Only.” These may be managed with used oil filters.
- Locate a scrap metal recycler who will take the transmission filters.
- Make a hazardous waste determination on processed filters if they are to be disposed of at a landfill.
- Put transmission fluid drained from filters in your “Used Oil Only” container.
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- Don’t discard undrained filters in the trash dumpster.
- Don't discard drained filters in the trash dumpster without first making a hazardous waste determination and checking with the landfill that receives your waste to confirm whether the facility accepts filters.
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Contact the EH&S Office to
coordinate pickup (x6291).
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Recycling
If you have any questions contact the
Environmental Health & Safety Office at (608) 246-6291 or via
email
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Last updated:
05/05/05
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