Research & Data

Use this portal to filter and search for all of our scientific information.

Ecology provides the high-quality science that is the foundation of Washington state environmental policy. Our monitoring, assessment, and modeling services provide a data-rich understanding of our state’s land, air, and water. We provide access to that data through reports, databases, maps and user-friendly online tools.

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Kitsap County resolution of adoption

A sample resolution from Kitsap County adopting the county's solid and hazardous waste management plan

https://ecology.wa.gov/kitsap-county-resolution-of-adoption-sample

Licensed Tire Handlers

A list of Washington businesses licensed to store and/or transport waste tires.

https://ecology.wa.gov/licensedtirehandlers

Disposal by facility 2016

This is a spreadsheet of disposal amounts in Washington in 2016, grouped by facility.

https://ecology.wa.gov/disposal-by-facility-2016

Materials, collection type, sector 2017

This is a spreadsheet with 2017 data on Washington's recovered materials, their collection type, and their sector.

https://ecology.wa.gov/materials-collection-type-and-sector-data

E-Cycle WA: Free Recycling

Image showing a computer and monitor with information on the E-Cycle program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/e-cycle-wa-free-recycling

NRWO Youth Application

An application for a crew member position for the Ecology Youth Corps' 2022 summer youth crews.

https://ecology.wa.gov/nrwo-youth-application

E-Cycle Washington: Free Computer Recycling

E-Cycle graphic showing a broken computer, promoting people to recycle instead of throwing away the item.

https://ecology.wa.gov/free-computer-recycling

E-Cycle Washington: Free TV Recycling

E-Cycle graphic showing a TV, promoting people to recycle instead of throwing away the item.

https://ecology.wa.gov/free-tv-recycling

PCR Rulemaking Example Workload Analysis

An set of tables showing an example workload analysis, for Ecology's Rulemaking on Post Consumer Resin regulations.

https://ecology.wa.gov/pcr-rulemaking-example-workload-analysis

Retail authorization letter template

This is a template authorization letter that organizations can use for outreach to retailers about participating in Washington's Secure Loads campaign to cut litter.

https://ecology.wa.gov/retail-authorization-letter-template

Retail participation outreach template

This is a template one-pager that can be used for outreach to businesses about participating in Washington's Secure Loads campaign to cut litter.

https://ecology.wa.gov/retail-outreach-template

Retail outreach tip sheet

This is a tipsheet that organizations can use for outreach to retailers about participating in Washington's Secure Loads campaign to cut litter.

https://ecology.wa.gov/retail-outreach-tip-sheet

Mercury Switch Removal Program Invoice Form (PDF)

Invoice form for mercury switches

https://ecology.wa.gov/mercury-switch-removal-program-invoice-form

Mercury Switch Removal Program: Vehicle Recycler Sign-up Form (PDF)

Fill out this form to sign up for the mercury switch removal program

https://ecology.wa.gov/mercury-switch-removal-program-vehicle-recycler-s

Payment Request and Progress Report checklist

This is a checklist for recipients of Ecology's Public Participation Grants.

https://ecology.wa.gov/payment-request-and-progress-report-checklist

Rule Advisory Committee Meeting Presentation 5-6-24

This is a presentation for the May 6, 2024 meeting of the Battery Stewardship Rule Advisory Committee.

https://ecology.wa.gov/rule-advisory-committee-meeting-presentation-5-6-24

Disposal by County 1994-2021

This spreadsheet lists solid waste disposal data by Washington counties from 1994 to 2021

https://ecology.wa.gov/disposal-by-county-1994-2021-updated-3-19-24

Disposal by facility 2021

This spreadsheets lists 2021 data of disposal by Washington facilities.

https://ecology.wa.gov/disposal-by-facility-2021-updated-3-19-24

Rule Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda 6-24-24

This is the agenda for the June 24, 2024 meeting of the Battery Stewardship Rulemaking Advisory Committee.

https://ecology.wa.gov/rule-advisory-committee-meeting-agenda-6-24-24

Rule Advisory Committee Meeting Presentation 6-24-24

This is a presentation for the June 24, 2024 meeting of the Battery Stewardship Rule Advisory Committee.

https://ecology.wa.gov/rule-advisory-committee-meeting-presentation-6-24-24