Requirements for Dry Cleaning Solvent Distributors
Information about reporting and fee-collection requirements for dry cleaning solvent distributors. Reporting form for reporting and submitting solvent fees collected.
Distributors of dry cleaning solvents must do the following:
1. Submit Initial Solvent Distributor Report Form
Dry Cleaner distributors must submit an initial Solvent Distributor Report Form.
2. Make Sure Your Customers Are Registered
All dry cleaning facilities in Texas must register with TCEQ. Ask to see the customer’s TCEQ registration certificate 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, contact the Dry Cleaner Registration Team at dcreg@tceq.texas.gov or 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 dry cleaner registration certificates and whether distributors should collect solvent fees at a facility with the certificate type listed.
| Certificate Type | Solvent Fees Collected |
|---|---|
| Drop Station | Do not deliver solvent to a drop station. |
| Registered Dry Cleaning Facility | Collect solvent fees. |
| Participating Non-Perchloroethylene |
Do not collect solvent fees from a facility with this type of certificate. However, you must report any delivery of perchloroethylene when you submit your quarterly Solvent Distributor Report Form. |
| Non-Participating Non-Perchloroethylene |
Do not collect solvent fees from a facility with this type of certificate. However, you must report any delivery of perchloroethylene when you submit your quarterly Solvent Distributor Report Form. |
Remember to calculate fees before adding the sales tax.
4. Complete a Quarterly Report
Complete and submit the Solvent Distributor Report Form
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 the Report and the Fees to TCEQ
Mail the report and fees to:
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Cashier's Office (MC-214)
PO Box 13088
Austin TX 78711-3088
Contact Us
Check the status of a Dry Cleaning Facility and/or Drop Station Certification
For questions about the Dry Cleaning Fee Installment Plan, please contact the TCEQ accounting dept. at acctrec@tceq.texas.gov or 512-239-0396.
For questions about the Dry Cleaner Registration Program, contact the TCEQ Dry Cleaner Registration Team at dcreg@tceq.texas.gov or 512-239-2628.