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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A User's Guide to Compost: The Beauty of Your Lawn and Garden Blossoms from the Soil

A composting guide aimed at homeowners.

https://ecology.wa.gov/a-user-s-guide-to-compost-the-beauty-of-your-lawn

Building Soil: Guidelines and Resources for Implementing Soil Quality and Depth BMP T5.13

Best management practices for composting and soil management.

https://ecology.wa.gov/building-soil-guidelines-and-resources-for-implem

Feedstocks composted 2010 - 2016

Excel file showing feedstocks composted (tons) 2010-16.

https://ecology.wa.gov/feedstocks-composted-chart-2010-15-plain-text

Food composted chart plain text - 2010-15

Excel file version of food composted chart for 2010-15

https://ecology.wa.gov/food-composted-chart-plain-text-2010-15

KeepingYourBeachClean

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

https://ecology.wa.gov/beach-infographic-print-version