Still other shops figured the environmental costs for each process and charged accordingly. Recently, Ecology staff have responded to upset customers who feel they paid too much for these charges, or should have never paid them at all. Callers say that shop employees tell them Ecology requires businesses to collect these charges from customers. In fact, Ecology does not ask businesses to collect any hazardous waste management charges from their customers. However, most shops pay fees to Ecology because they generate hazardous waste.
Ecology also collects a fee from businesses that write pollution prevention plans.
Most auto shops do not generate enough hazardous waste to fall into this category. It's a fact that automotive repair shops must pay for the safe management of hazardous waste generated while performing repairs. Just make sure that your employees and customers understand the reason environmental charges appear on an invoice. Return to Table of Contents Important Annoucements Chemical Test Methods Revised E cology has redrafted the guidance for chemical testing methods for designating dangerous waste. Proposed changes include the adoption of several federal requirements, such as updated testing and monitoring requirements, and streamlined management requirements for batteries and thermostats under the Universal Waste Rule.