Oil Filter Crushers - Shops Save Both Type$ of Green
The liability remains with the generator of the waste, which is the repair shop according to the EPA. By crushing the used filters some states do not consider them hazardous waste any longer and they may be sold as scrap metal. For more information and to find out what your state's requirements are regarding proper used filter management call 800 99-FILTER.
Keep in mind that the company you choose should be a reputable one that has a good track record. One way to drain used oil filters and to free the oil trapped by the check valve is to pierce the dome of the filters then drain them for 12 hours prior to placing them in the collection bin. The use of the oil filter crusher eleminates the need to pierce and drain the free flowing oil from the used filters. Also, by using an oil filter crusher, it is possible to fit up to 75% more used oil filters in the container. Typically the disposal company charges a set price for transporting and properly disposing of the contents of the full container. Auto repair shops that crush used oil filters are not only helping the environment, they also pay less for disposal of the old filters. So as you can see repair shops can save both types of green, with green saved by lower disposal costs the compacting tool pays for itself.