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.

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Solid waste facility permits

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

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/solid-waste-permits

Local solid and hazardous waste planning

Solid and hazardous waste management plans that local governments are required to submit to us.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/washington-state-waste-plan/local-waste-planning

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

Used oil

There are different requirements for businesses managing used oil and waste oil.

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

Safer cosmetics certification subsidy program

Cosmetics manufacturers can receive support to certify or reformulate products with safer ingredients.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/safer-alternatives/safer-chemicals-for-manufacturers/cosmetics-certification-subsidy-program

Tier Two Online

Log into SecureAccess Washington (SAW) to submit your Tier Two report electronically

https://ecology.wa.gov/tier-two-online

Fish consumption rate: Technical support document

This 2013 technical support document estimates how much fish Washington residents are eating.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/fish-consumption-rates-technical-support

SWAC guidance document

An overview of guidance for local Solid Waste Advisory Committees

https://ecology.wa.gov/swac-guidance-document

Washington LightRecycle 2017 Program Plan

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

https://ecology.wa.gov/program-plan-2017

July 2018 vapor intrusion listening session: Q&As

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

https://ecology.wa.gov/20180723vaporlisteningsessonqa

July 2018 vapor intrusion listening session: Slides

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

https://ecology.wa.gov/20180723vaporlisteningsessslides

Materials composted in Washington 2016

A spreadsheet of facilities showing the types and quantities of materials composted in 2016.

https://ecology.wa.gov/2016compostedmaterials

Cleanup Rule Notice No. 2: Invitation to statewide scoping webinar, Tuesday, April 3, 2018

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.

https://ecology.wa.gov/notice02cleanupruleinvitemar2018

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

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

Rulemaking Proposal (WAC 173-350) 1/23/18

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

https://ecology.wa.gov/rulemaking-proposal-wac-173-350-1-23-18

LightRecycle Annual Report 2019

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

https://ecology.wa.gov/annual-report-2019

LightRecycle Annual Report 2020

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

https://ecology.wa.gov/annual-report-2020

Rulemaking proposed language (WAC 173-350) 1/23/18

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

https://ecology.wa.gov/rulemaking-proposed-language-wac-173-350-1-23-18

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