Occasionally, dry cleaning facilities are abandoned or have ceased doing business leaving various
items of equipment, wastes, and product, which must be properly addressed before that space can
be utilized for other activities. Prospective purchasers of a former dry cleaner, whether in a standalone
building or part of a shopping center, need assurances that the machines, wastes, product,
filters, switches, etc. are properly removed and do not pose a liability, health, or safety hazard to
subsequent owners or occupants

Empire Environmental, Inc. conducts closures of dry cleaning facilities using approved subcontractors
to:

1. Empty all dry-cleaning solvents products and wastes from the machines.

2. Drain all auxiliary piping.

3. Place all wastes into secondary containment for temporary storage prior to transport
   and disposal.

4. Removal of all machines, filters, separators, spotters, and other equipment.

5. Transport wastes and product to approved disposal facilities.

Empire prepares a Dry Cleaning Removal Closure Report which:

1. Documents that all wastes and discarded products that are removed from dry cleaning
   machines meet the criteria of 40 CFR, Federal Code of Regulations, Chapter 62-730,
   Florida Administrative Code and any other local or state codes.

2. Documents the proper removal of all Mercury switches and refrigerants prior to
   offering machine materials for scrap metal.

3. Conducts groundwater and soil testing within the building to determine if dry
   cleaning activities had impacted soil and groundwater.

4. Conducts testing of concrete in the vicinity of the machines.

5. Conducts soil and groundwater testing of in-store and outdoor areas.