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Fuel filters

Disposal for households 

sometimes hazardous

new_releases Disposal requirements vary

Dispose used fuel filters in the garbage after you drain the fuel from them.

1) Turn the filter upside down to drain the fuel into an airtight container. Dispose of the waste and bring it to one of the hazardous waste collection sites listed below.
2) Allow the drained filter to dry out for two days and dispose of dry, drained fuel filters in the garbage.

If the fuel cannot be drained from the filter, take it to one of the household hazardous waste collection sites listed below. All containers must be 5 gallons or less.

Hazardous Waste Disposal Locations

  • North Seattle
    Sunday – Tuesday

    Directions

    12550 Stone Ave N Seattle, WA 98133
    9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

    Closed on July 4, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

  • South Seattle
    Thursday – Saturday

    Directions

    8100 2nd Ave S Seattle, WA 98108
    9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

    Located next to the transfer station.
    Closed on July 4, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

  • Factoria
    Tuesday – Friday, Saturday and Sunday

    Directions

    13800 SE 32nd St. Bellevue, WA 98005
    8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Tues-Fri), 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Sat-Sun)

    The Factoria facility is located at the transfer station. Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.

  • Auburn
    Saturday – Sunday

    Directions

    1101 Outlet Collection Way, Auburn, WA 98001
    10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

    The Auburn Wastemobile location is open on weekends, year-round. Marine flares are not accepted at this location.
    Located near the loading dock of Nordstrom Rack. In 2024, this location is closed Nov. 30, Dec. 1 and Dec. 28-29.


Traveling Wastemobile Schedule
The 2024 traveling Wastemobile operates from February to October each year. You can view the full schedule and up-to-date information on Wastemobile events on our News & Events page.