Requirements for Dry Cleaning Solvent Distributors
Distributors of dry cleaning solvents must do the following:
On this page:
- Submit Initial Solvent Distributor Report Form
- Check Customer Registration
- Collect Solvent Fees
- Complete a Quarterly Report
- Send TCEQ the Report and Fees
1. Submit Initial Solvent Distributor Report Form
Dry Cleaner distributors must submit an initial Solvent Distributor Report Form
containing contact information. Subsequent reports contain information on the solvents sold and the fees collected by the distributor.
2. Make Sure Your Customers Are Registered
Each dry cleaning facility in Texas must be registered with the TCEQ.
Ask to see the customer’s registration certificate from the TCEQ before you sell them any solvent.
You can also check the Registered Dry Cleaning Facilities and Drop Stations query to see if you can deliver solvent to the facility.
You must not sell dry cleaning solvent to a customer unless you can verify that the customer is current with their registration.
If you have any questions about the validity of a registration certificate, call the Dry Cleaner Registration Team at 512/239-2160.
3. Collect Solvent Fees at Certain Dry Cleaner Facilities
The law requires that solvent distributors collect a fee on the purchase of dry cleaning solvents at certain facilities with the exception of carbon dioxide (CO2).
The solvent fees are:
| Solvent | Solvent Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| perchloroethylene ("perc") | $20 per gallon |
| other solvents | $3 per gallon |
The following table lists the types of certificates and whether solvent fees should or should not be collected.
| Certificate Type | Solvent Fees Collected |
|---|---|
| Drop Station | Solvent should not be delivered to a drop station. |
| Registered Dry Cleaning Facility |
Solvent Fees should be collected from a facility with this certificate. |
| Participating Non-Perchloroethylene |
Solvent Fees should not be collected from a facility with this certificate, however, if perchloroethylene is delivered, it should be reported to the TCEQ. |
| Non-Participating Non-Perchloroethylene |
Solvent Fees should not be collected from a facility with this certificate, however, if perchloroethylene is delivered, it should be reported to the TCEQ. |
Remember to calculate fees before adding the sales tax.
4. Complete a Quarterly Report
Complete and submit the Solvent Distributor Report Form on or before the due date.
The following table lists the quarterly reporting periods and the due date of each report:
| Reporting Period # |
Reporting Period | Report Due |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 1–November 30 | December 20 |
| 2 | December 1–February 28/29 | March 20 |
| 3 | March 1–May 31 | June 20 |
| 4 | June 1–August 31 | September 20 |
5. Send Us the Report and the Fees You Have Collected
Mail the report and fees to:
- Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Cashier's Office (MC-214)
PO Box 13088
Austin TX 78711-3088
Questions? Call Us!
For answers to your questions about the Dry Cleaner Program, call the TCEQ Dry Cleaner Registration Team at 512/239-2160.