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.
Designate your waste — is it dangerous?
Designation is the process of determining if a waste is dangerous waste and what the hazards are.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dangerous-waste-basics/designation
Recycling credits
Recycling credits may affect your Pollution Prevention Plan or the Hazardous Waste Planning Fee.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/dangerous-waste-reporting-requirements/dangerous-waste-annual-report/recycling-credits
Auto body shops
Learn how auto body and collision repair shops can manage common dangerous wastes.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/auto-body-shops
E-Cycle WA 2025 preliminary administrative fee tier schedule
The administrative fee covers the costs associated with implementing the E-Cycle.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/electronics-ecycle-guidance-and-reports/manufacturers/final-administrative-fee-schedule
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
State Solid and Hazardous Waste Plan
Washington state’s management plan for solid waste and toxic materials.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/washington-state-waste-plan
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
Hazardous waste service providers
Learn how your business can hire a waste service provider to handle and dispose of your dangerous waste.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dispose-recycle-or-treat/hazardous-waste-service-provider
Label dangerous waste
Learn how to label dangerous waste containers.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dangerous-waste-basics/label-dangerous-waste
Dry cleaner waste
Learn how to manage dry cleaning dangerous waste and learn about new guidance for PERC dry cleaners.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/dry-cleaners
Electronic waste and cathode ray tubes
Learn how your business can manage and recycle electronic waste properly.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/electronic-waste
Empty containers
Empty product containers at your businesses may be dangerous waste.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/empty-containers
Fertilizers
Learn how your business can register, manage, and dispose of fertilizers properly.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/fertilizers
Lead waste
Learn how your business can manage lead waste properly according to the Dangerous Waste Regulations.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/lead-waste
Lights & lamps
Businesses can manage lights and other lamps containing toxic chemicals as universal waste.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/lights-lamps
Mercury waste
Learn how to handle mercury dangerous waste at your business.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/mercury
Paints and coatings
Businesses that use paints and coatings must learn to properly manage and dispose of them.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/paints-coatings
Managing pharmaceutical waste
Learn how to manage waste pharmaceuticals properly to keep them out of the environment.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/pharmaceutical-waste
Solvents
Most solvents become dangerous waste and must be managed properly.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/solvents
Solvent-contaminated wipes
Follow these best management practices for solvent-contaminated wipes.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/solvent-wipes
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