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As a community leader North Branch Environmental wants to ensure that you can get answers to the questions that you have regarding environmental and chemical concerns. Here you will find the answers to our most frequently asked questions. Question: Who do I report an oil or hazardous material emergency? Answer: Illinois Emergency Management Agency 800.782.7860 National Response Center 800.424.8802 Metro Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago 312.787.3575 Question: What does a homeowner do with an out of service heating oil tank in their basement, crawl space or front or back yard? Answer: The homeowner may contact North Branch Environmental to have their heating oil tank emptied and removed for disposal in accordance with all local, state and federal regulations. If the tank is an underground tank we will consult the homeowner as to who they can contract with for its removal. Question: Does a homeowner who is selling their home need to certify to a potential buyer and the lending institution that their home has no environmental hazards? Answer: Lending institutions require that out of service heating oil tanks be removed from the home before a sale is complete and that no environmental hazards exist. If there was a problem prior to the sale of the home the homeowner is required to disclose the nature of the problem and show proof that the problem has been remedied. Question: Should a homeowner disclose to a potential buyer that their home is located in a flood zone? If so should the potential buyer be informed as to what has been done to correct the flooding problem? Answer: Ethically the seller of the home should disclose that their home has been in a flood zone and that the building of the deep tunnel has helped eliminate the flooding as well as other corrective measures that the homeowner has taken. Question: What can a homeowner do with spent anti freeze, batteries, used motor oil and tires? Answer: Many communities have collection locations for the spent anti freeze and used motor oils. If you need to dispose of these items you can contact your local Public Works Department or Municipal offices for the designated collection point. Also, many auto parts stores will allow their customers to return their spent anti freeze, used motor oil and batteries at their stores. Used tires are normally turned in when purchasing new tires. For more information please visit the State of Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
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