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2015 GNYADA Membership Directory

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SHOP SUPPLIES AND WASTE DISPOSAL CHARGES

Dealers often ask GNYADA 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. 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 in 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.

Dealers are required to post a conspicuous sign stating We

Accept Used Oil for Recycling at No Charge.

Batteries

New York 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.