Why Oil Filters Must Not Be Thrown in Regular Bins

Normal municipal bins are collected by general waste contractors who are not authorized to transport hazardous waste.
Throwing oil filters into regular bins results in:

What Makes Oil Filters Hazardous?

• Illegal mixing of hazardous waste with general waste
• Potential contamination of waste collection trucks
• Spillage during compaction
• Occupational health risks to waste handlers

Dubai Municipality enforces strict segregation rules. Oil filters must always be handled by certified hazardous waste transporters only.