Question

facilities. to drain used oil filters, puncture the dome end and allow to drain for about 24 hours; this removes the oil trapped inside. contact local authorities to check if its safe to dispose of drained oil filters in the regular trash; however its strongly recommended that used filters be recycled. old units and components old units and components such as: batteries, catalytic converters, used airbags, etc... can be disposed by sending them to local disposal facility, recycler or community drop - off centers. cleaning products parts cleaners and vehicle wash products are often toxic and some are flammable. they can not be disposed in regular trash or washed down the drain. small and large quantities of liquids leftover can be collected in sealed containers and send to your local waste disposal facilities. volatile materials the main volatile wastes in a motor vehicle is the vehicle fuel and the components that have contact with it, these components including: fuel filer, fuel tank, fuel pump, fuel lines, fuel injectors, etc... because the high flammability of these waste, they should be treated with extra care! keep them away from any source of heat or fire. do not dispose of them in regular trash or bury them in the soil. send them to professional disposal facilities or check with your local authority for more information. 1 which of the following automotive waste should not be disposed of in the trash and why? waste fluids such as used oil, used power steering fluid, used brake fluid, etc... because these liquids are hazardous to living creatures and the environment. waste solids such as old batteries, catalytic converters, used airbags, metal parts, etc... because theyre either hazardous or could be recycled.

Explanation:

Waste fluids like used oil are hazardous to living things and the environment. Waste solids such as old batteries can be hazardous or recyclable. So, both should not be disposed of in regular trash.

Answer:

Waste fluids such as used oil, used power steering fluid, used brake fluid, etc. because these liquids are hazardous to living creatures and the environment.
Waste solids such as old batteries, catalytic converters, used airbags, metal parts, etc... because they're either hazardous or could be recycled.