State v. D.J. Master Clean, Inc.

Petree, Judge.

Defendant, D.J. Master Clean, Inc., appeals from a judgment of the Franklin County Municipal Court, Environmental Division, finding it guilty of one count of placing industrial waste in a location where it caused pollution of the waters of the state in violation of R.C. 6111.04. 1

Master Clean is a closely held corporation which specializes in commercial janitorial services and residential carpet-cleaning services. In its carpet-cleaning business, Master Clean uses GMC vans equipped with specialized carpet-cleaning equipment. When this equipment is used to clean a carpet, clean…