Regulations & Permits
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We oversee many state and federal laws designed to protect Washington's land, air, and water. See our laws, rules, & rulemaking page for more information about our current rules and rulemaking.
A User's Guide to Compost
The Beauty of Your Lawn & Garden Blossoms from the Soil
https://ecology.wa.gov/compostusersguide
Ecology Organic Waste Reduction Hierarchy
A text version of the organics waste reduction hierarchy pyramid created by the Washington Department of Ecology to assist businesses and residents in efficiently managing organic wastes.
https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologyorganicsreductionhierarchy
Building Soil
Guidelines and resources for implementing soil quality and depth BMP T5.13
https://ecology.wa.gov/soilbmp
Washington compost facilities and material types 2017
This is a spreadsheet listing Washington's composting facilities, the types of material they accept, and the quantities they handle.
https://ecology.wa.gov/washington-compost-facilities-and-material-types-2
PreferredPerformanceStdsFinal2007.pdf
This document explains the environmentally sound management and performance standards for direct processors in the E-Cycle Washington program.
https://ecology.wa.gov/preferredperformancestdsfinal2007-pdf
CEP Recycling Plan Template
This document is a recycling plan template for the recycling of covered electronic products in the E-Cycle Washington program.
https://ecology.wa.gov/recyplantemplate-pdf
Standard Plan for Recycling
This document describes the standard plan for recycling covered electronic products through the E-Cycle WA program.
https://ecology.wa.gov/standardplanbasedocument
Collection Events under the E-Cycle Washington Program
This document answers frequently asked questions regarding collection events for the E-Cycle Washington program.
https://ecology.wa.gov/collectioneventsfaq12-09-08
E-Cycle Logo Useage Guide
This document describes the logo usage rules and guidelines for the E-Cycle Washington program.
https://ecology.wa.gov/logouseage
E-Cycle Flyer
This pdf document is a flyer with E-Cycle Washington information.
https://ecology.wa.gov/wa_ecyclesflyer-pdf
2023 brand association list
This document includes a list of registered brands and their associated manufacturers for the E-Cycle Washington program.
https://ecology.wa.gov/2023-brand-association-list
2023 fee tier sorted by manufacturer
This document includes a list of registered manufacturers and their associated 2023 fee tier for the E-Cycle WA program.
https://ecology.wa.gov/2023-fee-tier-sorted-by-manufacturer
Organics Management Local Government Requirements Workbook
This spreadsheet contains Ecology's workbook for local governments outlining compliance requirements for Washington's organics management laws.
https://ecology.wa.gov/organics-management-local-government-requirements-workbook
2024 YTD Statistics WMMFA
This report includes the year-to-date collection statistics for the E-Cycle Washington program in 2024.
https://ecology.wa.gov/2024-ytd-wmmfa
Uplet Outlet Ecology Approval Letter
This document explains 2gH Solutions Uplet Outlet is not approved by Ecology, however it is allowed to be installed with stipulations.
https://ecology.wa.gov/2gh-uplet-outlet-approval-letter
Webinar Agenda July 10 2018
Agenda for the July 10, 2018 Manual Update Webinar
https://ecology.wa.gov/e-wa-manual-public-meeting-agenda-7-10-18
Floodplain Habitat Assessment and Mitigation Regional Guidance for the Puget Sound Basin
This guidance document was developed by Region 10 of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, as part of its continuing effort to improve floodplain management practices and assist communities in meeting the requirements of the Endangered Species Act.
https://ecology.wa.gov/floodplain-habitat-assessment-and-mitigation-regio
Marine Fisheries Service Biological Opinion for Puget Sound, National Flood Insurance Program
The enclosed document contains a biological opinion prepared by the National Marine Fisheries Service pursuant to section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), on the effects of certain on-going elements of the National Flood Insurance Program throughout Puget Sound in Washington State.
https://ecology.wa.gov/marine-fisheries-service-biological-opinion-for-pu
ACF wheel washing
Letter showing ACF wheel washing functional equivalence.
https://ecology.wa.gov/acfwestwheelwashfeaenclosure
Richland Public Meeting Handout 1
Presentation slides handout at Richland Public Meeting
https://ecology.wa.gov/e-wa-richland-public-meeting-handout-1
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