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Solid waste

Solid waste is discarded material that is not intended for another use. Waste management in Washington relies on partnerships between state and local governments, and the private sector. County governments and local health departments develop solid waste regulations and management plans. Ecology's Solid Waste Management program supports local governments with technical assistance and guidance.
Solid waste is discarded material that is not intended for another use. Waste management in Washington relies on partnerships between state and local governments, and the private sector. County governments and local health departments develop solid waste regulations and management plans. Ecology's Solid Waste Management program supports local governments with technical assistance and guidance.

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$500,000 to help beat back the recycling crisis
Ecology’s Recycling Development Center has awarded $504,073 to 10 local governments and one university to help develop and grow markets for recycled materials.
What We Do
Ecology's brushes with the famous
A brief list of some famous people Ecology has worked with over the past 50 years.
What We Do
50 years of litter pickup and prevention
Maintaining the quality of scenic roads and the health of roadsides and what lies downgrade is a cornerstone of our work and serves as a thermometer to litter control efforts across the state.
What We Do
Systemwide change to tackle plastic pollution no longer out of reach
The U.S. Plastic Pact is an ambitious initiative to unify diverse public and private stakeholders across the plastics chain to rethink how we design, use, and reuse plastics.
What We Do
Secure your load: Prevent litter and save lives
National Secure Your Load Day is held annually on June 6th and encourages all drivers to properly secure their loads every time they drive.
What You Can Do
Help reduce food waste by giving us your best ideas
We are working on a plan to reduce food waste in Washington by 50%, and we would like your help. The public has until May 29 to provide ideas on how to prevent food waste.
What You Can Do
Cleaning up: How a light rail project keeps a landfill site on track
How do you build light rail and widen a freeway along the edge of a well-managed former municipal waste landfill? Very carefully!
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Despite challenges, recycling is still the right thing to do – for the environment and the economy

As the nation prepares to celebrate America Recycles Day on Nov. 15, remember the environmental and economic value that recycling brings, and see available online resources.

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Recycle Right: How empty is empty enough? How clean is clean enough? How dry is dry enough?
Recyclables need to be empty, clean, and dry in order to preserve their value as a recycled commodity.
What You Can Do
Prevention is key to lowering the cost of roadside litter
We've been partnering with WSDOT and the Washington State Patrol since April 15 to remind people of the law.
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