How to dispose of dust collector filters

[David Justice]

I've searched everywhere and can't find an answer. My DC filter is about 7 years old and is shot, how do I dispose of it? It's 18" x 36", so I can't just throw it in the trash. Should it be recycled?

[Mike Henderson]

Around here, the garbage people will pick up oversized items a couple of times a year but you have to call them and arrange for a pickup.

But I'd take a good look at whether I could cut it up to fit in my trash.

Mike

[Bill Dufour]

Leave it outside and rats and cats will destroy it soon enough. maybe run a sprinkler inside it to get it soaking wet before flattening it?
Bil ld

[Justin Rapp]

soak it with water to ensure you keep the dust from spreading to your lungs then cut it up and put it in the trash.

[Alan Lightstone]

I just put mine in a large plastic bag, and the trash collectors take it. No problem.