Regulations & Permits - Washington State Department of Ecology

Allowed-banned

This is a PDF table showing details of bags that are allowed and bags that are banned in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/allowed-banned-bags

Alt chart-Biosolids general permit process

This is a text description of the process for Washington's new general biosolids permit.

https://ecology.wa.gov/alt-chart-biosolids-general-permit-process

Biosolids quality and use 2019

This is a spreadsheet with 2019 data on biosolids use and quality in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/alt-chart-biosolids-quality-and-use-2019

Adopted rule language (WAC 173-910) 08/23/16

Thsi is adopted rule language for WAC 173-910 Mercury-Containing Lights Product Stewardship Program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/adopted-rule-language-wac-173-910-08-23-16

15 Year Anniversary Infographic

This document celebrates 15 years of the E-Cycle WA program, and includes program data and information.

https://ecology.wa.gov/10-year-anniversary-infographic

6-9-22 PCR Rulemaking Meeting Notes

Meeting notes from the Post Consumer Resin rulemaking advisory committee.

https://ecology.wa.gov/6-9-22-pcr-rulemaking-meeting-notes

6-9-22 PCR Rulemaking Presentation

A presentation from the Post-Consumer Resin Rulemaking Advisory Committee.

https://ecology.wa.gov/6-9-22-pcr-rulemaking-presentation

2023 PPG Awards

This is a list of the awardees of the 2023 Public Participation Grants, including award amount.

https://ecology.wa.gov/2023-ppg-awards

5-6-24 Rule Advisory Committee Meeting Notes

May 6, 2024 meeting notes for the Battery Stewardship Rulemaking advisory committee.

https://ecology.wa.gov/5-6-24-meeting-notes

Battery Stewardship Rule Advisory Committee 9-23-24 Meeting Agenda

This is the meeting agenda for the Battery Rulemaking Advisory Committee's Sept. 23, 2024 meeting.

https://ecology.wa.gov/9-23-24-meeting-agenda

E-Cycle WA information for transporters

Find out whether you qualify as an E-Cycle Washington transporter and what the requirements are.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/electronics-ecycle-guidance-and-reports/transporters

E-Cycle WA prior years' administrative fee schedules

Administrative fees cover the costs of implementing the E-Cycle WA program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/electronics-ecycle-guidance-and-reports/manufacturers/prior-years-administrative-fees

Chapter 173-331 WAC

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-331 WAC, Vehicle Battery Recycling.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/wac-173-331-dec15

E-Cycle WA outreach materials

Find E-Cycle Washington outreach materials, access program logo requirements, flyers, and stickers.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/electronics-ecycle-guidance-and-reports/e-cycle-outreach-materials

E-Cycle WA information for manufacturers

Find out whether you qualify as a manufacturer under the E-Cycle Washington program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/electronics-ecycle-guidance-and-reports/manufacturers

Register for E-Cycle Washington

Register online for E-Cycle Washington through SecureAccess Washington (SAW).

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/e-cycle-participant-registration

Plastic producer registration and reporting

Producers of certain items sold in plastic packaging in Washington must annually register with us.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/plastic-producer-registration

Recycling transporters registration

Find forms and information for registering as a recycling transporter in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/recyclable-materials-transporter-registration

E-Cycle WA guidance and reports

This page includes E-Cycle WA frequently asked questions and annual reports.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/electronics-ecycle-guidance-and-reports

Rules for used oil processors & re-refiners

Follow these rules if you are a used oil processor or re-refiner.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/used-oil-processors-rules