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FEES ON SHOP SUPPLIES AND WASTE DISPOSAL
GNYADA frequently answers questions about waste disposal (or environmental fees) and shop supply fees.
Here are some tips to help you avoid violations: DMV’s Repair Shop Regulations require dealers to provide
customers with an invoice that contains a list of every part supplied and labor performed, including the cost
for each part used on the repair job. Dealers must list every bolt, screw, amount of oil, or any other item for
which you charge separately on the invoice. DMV will look for substantiation if you list every nut and bolt or
pint of windshield washer fluid on your invoices. Charges for the disposal of other wastes (anti-freeze, brake
fluid, solvents, etc.) must be clearly identified and itemized on all estimates, repair orders and advertising.
Dealers may not use pre-printed fees or percentage based fees.
USED OIL
New York State Environmental Conservation Law
prohibits dealers from charging for waste oil. During
regular business hours, dealers must accept up to five
gallons of used oil per day from an individual.
Furthermore, dealers are required to post a conspicuous sign
stating
“We Accept Used Oil for Recycling at No Charge.”
This
sign is available from GNYADA FREE of Charge as a benefit of
membership. Please contact Susan Bieber at 718-746-5900 or
susan@gnyada.comBATTERIES
NewYork Environmental Conservation Law requires retailers to accept up to two
batteries per month from an individual at no charge. Again, a conspicuous sign is required that states:
“It is
illegal to discard vehicle batteries. State law requires us to accept vehicle batteries at no charge for recycling.”
HAZARDOUS WASTES
Be careful not to label your disposal fees as a hazardous waste
fee. A lot of the waste you are generating is not hazardous,
and labeling it hazardous could require you to treat it
differently. For instance, oil filters are not hazardous
waste if properly drained and crushed prior to
disposal.