Types of Dry Cleaning Certificates
Lists the types of dry cleaner registration certificates available and links to related forms and instructions.
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Dry cleaning facilities and drop stations will receive a registration certificate once TCEQ processes your registration form and receives your registration fee payment.
Drop Station Certificate
Drop stations will receive a certificate labeled "Drop Station."
- A drop station that has gross annual receipts of more than $150,000 will pay an annual registration fee of $750.
- A drop station that has gross annual receipts of $150,000 or less will pay an annual registration fee of $250.
- Drop stations should not receive solvent deliveries.
Non-Participating Drop Station Certificate
These certificates apply to drop stations owned on or before January 1, 2004 that applied for non-participating, non-perchloroethylene drop station status by February 28, 2006.
- Non-Participating Drop Stations will pay an annual registration fee of $125 and receive a certificate labeled "Non-Participating Non-Perchloroethylene Drop Station."
- Drop stations should not receive solvent deliveries.
Registered Dry Cleaning Facility Certificate
Dry cleaning facilities will receive a certificate labeled "Registered Dry Cleaning Facility."
- Dry cleaning facilities that have a gross annual receipts of more than $150,000 pay an annual registration fee of $2,500.
- Dry cleaning facilities that have a gross annual receipts of $150,000 or less pay an annual registration fee of $250.
- These facilities must pay solvent fees for each solvent delivery. The solvent fees are $20 per gallon for perchloroethylene ("perc") and $3 per gallon for other solvents.
Participating Non-Perchloroethylene Certificate
These certificates apply to dry cleaning facilities owned on or before January 1, 2004 that applied for participating, non-perchloroethylene dry cleaning facility status by August 31, 2005. Previously-approved owners of participating non-perchloroethylene facilities will continue to receive a certificate labeled "Participating Non-Perchloroethylene Certificate." Participating non-perchloroethylene certificates and status cannot transfer to new owners after August 31, 2005.
- Participating non-perchloroethylene dry cleaning facilities that have gross annual receipts of more than $150,000 pay an annual registration fee of $2,500.
- Participating non-Perchloroethylene dry cleaning facilities that have a gross annual receipts of $150,000 or less pay an annual registration fee of $250.
- Facilities with participating non-perchloroethylene certificates do not have to pay solvent fees.
Non-Participating Non-Perchloroethylene Certificate
These certificates apply to dry cleaning facilities owned on or before January 1, 2004 that applied for non-participating, non-perchloroethylene dry cleaning facility status by February 28, 2006.
- Non-participating, non-perchloroethylene dry cleaning facilities pay an annual registration fee of $250 regardless of their gross annual receipts.
- Facilities with non-participating non-perchloroethylene certificates do not have to pay solvent fees.
Contact Us
Contact the Dry Cleaner Registration Team at dcreg@tceq.texas.gov or 512-239-2628 if you have any questions.