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.

Questions and answers from the vapor intrusion listening session in Bellevue, July 23, 2018.

PowerPoint slides from the vapor intrusion listening session in Bellevue, July 23, 2018.

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.

You're invited to join our statewide listening session in-person or online on April 3, 2018, from 1pm to 3:30pm. Webinar starts at 1:30pm.

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.

Due to the continued immediate threat to human health and the environment posed by the instability of PUREX Tunnel 1, Ecology approves grouting of PUREX Tunnel 1 as an interim stabilization measure.

Former Ecology Director Ted Sturdevant's 2012 transmittal letter announcing Ecology's approach to fish consumption standards in Washington state.

This amended order adds PUREX Tunnel 2 to the scope of Corrective Action 3 and provides additional time for USDOE-RL and CHPRC to complete Corrective Action 3.

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.

August 7, 2017 Presentation slides for Chapter 173-323 rulemaking.

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 the plain text version of the AFFF DEIS.

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

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-50 WAC.