An infographic with tips on how to keep your beach clean.

This is the 2017 update to Washington's LightRecycle Program Plan.

Fifty dry cleaning businesses across the state have now switched from using toxic perchloroethylene (PERC) to a less toxic alternative since 2019. However, approximately 60 PERC-using businesses are still operating, prompting Ecology to redouble its efforts to eliminate the hazardous chemical from use.

The Pollution Prevention Assistance program (PPA) helps businesses and organizations partner with local authorities to ensure they're effectively and efficiently meeting all their obligations.

The vast majority of chemicals that seep into peoples' bodies and the environment come not from factories or treatment facilities, but from the very products and services people buy and use every day.

This is the 2015 annual report for Washington's mercury lights program, Washington LightRecycle.

This is the 2016 annual report for Washington's mercury lights program, Washington LightRecycle.

This is the 2017 annual report for Washington's mercury lights program, Washington LightRecycle.

This is the 2018 annual report for Washington's mercury lights program, Washington LightRecycle.

This is a rulemaking proposal (CR-102) for WAC 173-350 Solid Waste Handling Standards

This is the 2019 annual report for Washington's mercury lights program, Washington LightRecycle.

This is the 2020 annual report for Washington's mercury lights program, Washington LightRecycle.

This is proposed rule language for WAC 173-350 Solid Waste Handling Standards.

Learn how to manage dry cleaning dangerous waste and learn about new guidance for PERC dry cleaners.

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-925 WAC.

Washington state’s management plan for solid waste and toxic materials.

Learn which facilities are required to get solid waste permits in Washington.

Some businesses are required to submit a pollution prevention plan to reduce hazardous substance use.

Businesses can get free, non-regulatory pollution prevention help from local PPA specialists.

Learn how to reduce cleanup costs by requesting approval under our contained-in policy.