Regulations & Permits
Use this portal to filter and search for all of our regulatory information.
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.
SWAC guidance document
An overview of guidance for local Solid Waste Advisory Committees
https://ecology.wa.gov/swac-guidance-document
Composted materials by facility
This spreadsheet lists Washington's compost facilities and the types of materials they process.
https://ecology.wa.gov/composting-facilities-and-materials
Registered Manufacturers
List of registered paint manufacturers
https://ecology.wa.gov/paint-registered-manufacturers
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
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
ERO Youth Application
An application for a crew member position for the Ecology Youth Corps' 2022 summer youth crews.
https://ecology.wa.gov/ero-youth-application
Rulemaking Proposal WAC 173-350 01/23/18
This is the information the agency filed with the Office of the Code Reviser on January 23, 2018 to formally propose amendments to Chapter 173-350 WAC - Solid Waste Handling Standards
https://ecology.wa.gov/rulemaking-proposal-wac-173-350-01-23-18
2023 Local Government Satisfaction Report
This report includes the feedback from local governments about the E-Cycle Washington program's performance in 2023.
https://ecology.wa.gov/local-government-satisfaction-report
Waste 2 Resources Advisory Committee Roster
Current membership roster for the Waste 2 Resources Advisory Committee
https://ecology.wa.gov/w2racmembership
2023 PPG Awards
This is Ecology's list of 2023 – 2025 Public Participation Grants awards.
https://ecology.wa.gov/2023-awards
Lithium-ion battery management under Chapter 173-303 WAC, Dangerous Waste Regulations
This memo clarifies how businesses can safely manage lithium-ion batteries as universal waste under the Dangerous Waste Regulations.
https://ecology.wa.gov/memo-lithium-ion-batteries
6-24-24 Meeting Notes
This document contains the 6-24-24 meeting notes of the Advisory Committee on battery stewardship rulemaking in Washington.
https://ecology.wa.gov/6-24-24-meeting-notes
For operators: Biosolids fees, forms, & annual reports
Help for operators and managers with permits, annual reports, and fees.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/biosolids-facilities-fees-forms-annual-report
Rules for used oil generators
Follow these rules if you are a used oil generator.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/used-oil-generators-rules
Biosolids laws, rules, and support documents
See Washington's biosolids laws, the administrative rules we operate under, and support documents.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/biosolids-laws-rules-and-support-documents
Dangerous waste basics
Find tools and resources to help your business learn how to manage dangerous waste properly.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dangerous-waste-basics
About the state waste plan
Learn what went into updating the State Solid and Hazardous Waste Plan.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/washington-state-waste-plan/about-the-plan
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