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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.