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Dry Cleaning

Dry cleaning uses chemical solvents to clean clothes without saturating the cloth fibers in water. Waste generated from dry cleaning facilities tends to be hazardous because of the nature of the solvents used, and disposing of spent solvents is costly. One of the newest dry cleaning technologies utilizes carbon dioxide as a cleaning agent. These links provide guidelines for reducing wastes and emissions, recycling opportunities, and alternative cleaning technologies.

Air Quality Regulations

National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPS) and Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Area Sources Overview.

Maine State Rule Chapter 125

Maine DEP, Bureau of Air Quality, dry cleaner compliance forms

Hazardous Waste Regulations

Water Quality Regulations

Small Business Assistance

Guide sheet for dry cleaning businesses

Other Resources

EPA overview information Emissions Standards

EPA dry cleaner Rule page Air Toxics

EPA fact sheet Air Toxics [pdf]

Pollution Prevention Resources from EPA