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.

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Bonneville Power Administration TSD permit (PDF)

A permit issued in 2011 allowing the Bonneville Power Administration to treat, store and dispose of dangerous waste.

https://ecology.wa.gov/bonneville-power-administration-tsd-permit

2020 Dangerous Waste Regulations

Washington State's Dangerous Waste regulations, Chapter 173-303

https://ecology.wa.gov/2019-dw-regs

Rulemaking Announcement (WAC 173-305) 09/14/22

This is a rulemaking announcement (CR-101) for WAC 173-305 Hazardous Waste Planning Fee

https://ecology.wa.gov/rulemaking-announcement-wac-173-305-09-14-22

Biosolids Storage Construction Approval - North Ranch

Ecology final approval letter for construction of biosolids storage facility.

https://ecology.wa.gov/northranchbsstorageconstructionapproval

Monthly dangerous waste generation limits

Quantity exclusion limits (QEL) to determine monthly dangerous waste generator category

https://ecology.wa.gov/monthly-generation-limits-plain-text

Adopted rule language (WAC 173-337) 05/31/23

This is adopted rule language for WAC 173-337 Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting

https://ecology.wa.gov/asset-collections-doc-assets-rulemaking-hwtr-wac173-337_-21-01-cr-103-adopted-rule-language-wac-173

WSR 22-19-037

This is the CR-101 rescinded notice for WAC 173-305.

https://ecology.wa.gov/wsr-22-19-037

Rulemaking Announcement (WAC 173-305) 11/22/23

This is a rulemaking announcement (CR-101) for WAC 173-305 Hazardous Waste Planning Fee

https://ecology.wa.gov/rulemaking-announcement-wac-173-305-11-22-23

Financial assurance types

Different types of facilities must provide different types of financial assurance.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dispose-recycle-or-treat/financial-assurance/types

Pharmaceutical waste management options for eligible facilities

Facilities that meet certain criteria can use pharmaceutical waste management options.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/pharmaceutical-waste/management-options

Counting dangerous waste

Learn how to count your business's dangerous waste and determine your generator category.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dangerous-waste-basics/counting-dangerous-waste

Generator category

Businesses that generate dangerous waste must determine their generator category each month.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dangerous-waste-basics/generator-category

Dangerous waste containers

Keep your workers safe by keeping your dangerous waste containers closed and in good condition.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dangerous-waste-basics/proper-containment

Accumulation

Learn more about on-site dangerous waste accumulation time limits and restrictions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dangerous-waste-basics/accumulation

Recordkeeping

Learn what records your business must keep if you generate dangerous waste.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dangerous-waste-basics/recordkeeping

Step one: Get ready to designate

Learn what you need to start designating your waste.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dangerous-waste-basics/designation/get-ready-to-designate

Step two: Is it exempt or excluded?

Determine if your waste is excluded from the dangerous waste regulations.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dangerous-waste-basics/designation/is-it-exempt-or-excluded

Step three: Is it listed?

Determine if your waste is on the F, K, P, or U lists in the regulations.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dangerous-waste-basics/designation/is-it-listed

Step four: What are the hazards (characteristics)?

Determine if your waste is ignitable, corrosive, reactive, or toxic.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dangerous-waste-basics/designation/what-are-the-hazards-characteristics

Step five: Check Washington state-only criteria

Learn how to determine if your waste meets Washington state-only dangerous waste criteria.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dangerous-waste-basics/designation/check-washington-state-only-criteria