Background:
New York State requires all service stations that sell more than 500 gallons of oil to accept used motor oil, up to 5 gallons per person per day. The only way they can turn you away is if their tank is full, they are closed, the oil is not in a rigid container with a cap (e.g., milk jug) , or they can determine the used oil is contaminated.
This service station by me accepts the oil, but makes you sign a log book and they write down your drivers license info. The owner said this is "in case there is a problem with the oil, we know who to contact." I checked with the NYSDEC and they said it is illegal to make you sign or show ID. Nowhere in the law is this a condition for accepting oil. They even sent me a signed letter.
I have a bad feeling when I go to drop off my oil and refuse to show ID and sign, the guy is going to make a real stink and probably refuse my oil. I will of course mention that by law he is required to accept my oil. I'll probably give him one last chance to accept, then walk away and call the DEC's law enforcement.
Is there a more tactful way to enlighten him about the law? I don't want to be an ass, but this guy seems to enjoy the control he has by having people give up personal info. I got this impression because the last time I went there he said bluntly, "If you don't give me ID, I'm not accepting your oil."
New York State requires all service stations that sell more than 500 gallons of oil to accept used motor oil, up to 5 gallons per person per day. The only way they can turn you away is if their tank is full, they are closed, the oil is not in a rigid container with a cap (e.g., milk jug) , or they can determine the used oil is contaminated.
This service station by me accepts the oil, but makes you sign a log book and they write down your drivers license info. The owner said this is "in case there is a problem with the oil, we know who to contact." I checked with the NYSDEC and they said it is illegal to make you sign or show ID. Nowhere in the law is this a condition for accepting oil. They even sent me a signed letter.
I have a bad feeling when I go to drop off my oil and refuse to show ID and sign, the guy is going to make a real stink and probably refuse my oil. I will of course mention that by law he is required to accept my oil. I'll probably give him one last chance to accept, then walk away and call the DEC's law enforcement.
Is there a more tactful way to enlighten him about the law? I don't want to be an ass, but this guy seems to enjoy the control he has by having people give up personal info. I got this impression because the last time I went there he said bluntly, "If you don't give me ID, I'm not accepting your oil."
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