Question: How should we dispose of our used spray booth exhaust filters?
Answer: There is no uniform procedure for used spray booth filter disposal. Many counties allow direct disposal through regular trash pickups, however you should check with your local governing body to determine what if any additional steps are legally required.Used spray booth exhaust filters can self-ignite in the hot sun. Many people who have cleaned up their booths and discarded a pile of overspray and dirty filters into a dumpster have discovered this the hard way. We always suggest keeping any used exhaust filters wet until trash pick up days.Some shops choose or are required to utilize an incinerator for disposal purposes. For more information about industrial incinerators for the finishing industry, please see barzindustrial.com.