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Simple Facts about Liquid Filtration

Filter Recycling Do You Store or Warehouse SHOPTALK
Filters On-Site?
Donaldson encourages all individuals and
businesses to recycle their used oil filters. Recycling
used oil filters helps divert waste from landfills Whether it’s an empty trailer or building, it’s
while providing a valuable resource for recycling. important to practice good storage and handling
We encourage you to check your local disposal techniques when it comes to filters.
regulations for proper disposal and recycling.
Before installing any filter on a piece of
equipment make sure the filter is clean, unused
Industry Resource: and free of damage.
The Filter Manufacturers Council

Established in 1971, the Filter Manufacturers Filter Storage & Handling Tips
Council represents North American
manufacturers of vehicular and industrial filtration • Never store a filter on a shelf without it being in
products. Initially developed to monitor regulatory a box or totally sealed from outside contaminant.
and technological developments that affect the
industry, the Council has since expanded its • When you see an open box of filters on the shelf,
activities substantially. tape it shut - unless the filters inside the box are
individually sealed.

• Handle filters with care to prevent filter damage;
for example, don’t throw filters into the back of a
truck.
• If transporting filters from one job site to another,
don’t let them roll around on the floorboard or in
the back of a truck as it may damage the filter.

• Metal storage shelves may cause condensation
to form on filters if sitting directly on metal.
Over time the filter may get rusty. Another good
reason to store filters in boxes.
www.filtercouncil.org • If a product box has layers of contaminant, take
care that the contaminant doesn’t get on the
The Council has undertaken several new filter as you remove it from the box.
environmental initiatives including partnering
with states to promote the proper management • Practice "first-in, first-out" with your inventory.
of used oil filters. In addition, the operation of the When possible, always use the oldest inventory
hotline and web site provide valuable information first.
regarding state regulations and companies that
transport, process and recycle used oil filters. • Make sure any labels with product information
and manufacturing dates are visible to personnel
Donaldson Company is a member of the Filter pulling from the shelves.
Manufacturers Council.

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