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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AltChart-WasteTires

This is an .xlsx file

https://ecology.wa.gov/altchart-wastetires

Transcript: 30 Years of Toxics Reduction and Pollution Prevention

Transcript of the audio blog, "30 Years of Toxics Reduction and Pollution Prevention"

https://ecology.wa.gov/20220105-30-years-of-p2-transcript

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

Carnival Splendor inspection report

This document is the wastewater inspection report for Carnival Splendor Cruise Line.

https://ecology.wa.gov/carnival-splendor-inspection-report

Rulemaking Announcement (WAC 173-337) 11/17/21

This is a rulemaking announcement (CR-101) for WAC 173-337 Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting

https://ecology.wa.gov/rulemaking-announcement-wac-173-337-11-17-21

Silver Muse, SilverSea Cruises inspection report

This document is the wastewater discharges inspection report for Silver Muse, SilverSea Cruises Line.

https://ecology.wa.gov/silver-muse-silversea-cruises-inspection-report

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

Waste 2 Resources Advisory Committee Roster

Current membership roster for the Waste 2 Resources Advisory Committee

https://ecology.wa.gov/w2racmembership

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

Chapter 173-337 WAC: Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting (Cycle 1.5: PFAS)

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-337 WAC

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/wac-173-337-nov2023

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

Asbestos

Asbestos is a hazardous material still found in building materials. Learn how to keep workers safe.

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

Automotive mercury switch removal program

Get paid to recycle your mercury switches from certain vehicles.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/auto-recyclers/automotive-mercury-switch-removal

Batteries

Batteries can be disposed as universal waste or under an exclusion for lead-acid batteries.

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

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

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