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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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RecycleHotlineSearches20152016

Calls and web searches to the 1-800-RECYCLE hotline.

https://ecology.wa.gov/recyclehotlinesearches20152016

Reporting BMPs and Load Reductions for Section 319 and Matching Centennial Projects

Overview presentation about reporting BMPs and load reductions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/reporting-bmps-and-load-reductions-for-section-319

Remedial Investigation Report template

This document is a suggested template to use when preparing a remedial investigation report for an environmental cleanup. It is designed to meet the requirements of the Model Toxics Control Act described in 173-340-350(7) and 173-340-840 of the Washington State Administrative Code. This suggested template is not required.

https://ecology.wa.gov/remedialinvestigationtemplate

Recycling Development Center

Washington State's Recycling Development Center: Developing secondary markets for recycled materials in the Pacific Northwest

https://ecology.wa.gov/recycling-development-center

CEP Recycling Plan Template

This document is a recycling plan template for the recycling of covered electronic products in the E-Cycle Washington program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/recyplantemplate-pdf

Redline 2018 Sand & Gravel general permit

This is the draft 2018 Sand & Gravel general permit language with redline edits.

https://ecology.wa.gov/redline-2018-general-permit

Response to Comments: Modification of RCRA WTP Lab Operations

Response to Comments: Modification of the Hanford Facility Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Permit for the Treatment, Storage, and Disposal of Dangerous Waste, Part III, Operating Unit Group 10 (WA7890008967) Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant Analytical Laboratory Operations, 24590-LAB-PCN-ENV-16-002

https://ecology.wa.gov/response-to-comments

Repealed rule language (WAC 173-360; WAC 173-360A) 07/17/18

This is the repealed rule language for WAC 173-360; WAC 173-360A, Underground Storage Tank (UST) Regulations.

https://ecology.wa.gov/repealed-rule-language-wac-173-360;-wac-173-360a

RECURO - Bioretention system

Ecology finds RECURO - bioretention planter system functionally equivalent to a bioretnetion planter or planter box.

https://ecology.wa.gov/recuro-bioretention-system

Renton Ordinance 5633 and Approved SMP November 2011

Shoreline Master Program that has been adopted by the local jurisdiction and Approved by Ecology

https://ecology.wa.gov/renton-ordinance-5633-and-approved-smp-november-20

Renton Shoreline Designation Map November 2011

Shoreline Environment Designation maps, which are overlays on local zoning

https://ecology.wa.gov/renton-shoreline-designation-map-november-2011

Recommendation to Deny SIZ application memo

Memo: recommendation to deny Sediment Impact Zone applications as impacts of the discharge prohibit Sediment Impact Zone authorization and cannot be addressed via permit conditions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/recommendation-to-deny-siz-application

Recommendation to Deny WGHOGA permit application

Memo: Recommendation to deny WGHOGA NPDES permit application as impacts of the discharge prohibit Sediment Impact Zone authorization and cannot be addressed via permit conditions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/recommendation-to-deny-wghoga-permit

Reardan SED Maps

Shoreline Environment Designation maps, which are overlays on local zoning

https://ecology.wa.gov/reardan-sed-maps

Value of recyclables disposed

Excel data file showing the values by category of recyclable materials that were disposed in landfills or incinerators, 2009 - 2013.

https://ecology.wa.gov/recyclablesdisposedvalue

Recycled concretes preliminary language Sand and Gravel General Permit.

This shows the preliminary draft language for concrete recycling for the Sand and Gravel General Permit.

https://ecology.wa.gov/recycled-concrete-preliminary-language

Sand & Gravel General Permit Preliminary Draft Concrete Recycling Language

This shows proposed preliminary draft language for the 2016-2021 Sand & Gravel General Permit related to recycled concrete.

https://ecology.wa.gov/recycledconcretepreliminarylanguage

Recommendation Memo 2024

Recommendation memo for WRIA 7,8,13,14,15

https://ecology.wa.gov/reccomendation-memo-dec-2024

WAC 173-525 Announcement Rescinding Document

Rule announcement rescinding memo

https://ecology.wa.gov/rescinding-document-25-03-034

WAC 173-526 Announcement Rescinding Document

Rule announcement rescinding memo

https://ecology.wa.gov/rescinding-document-25-03-036