Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Better Brakes Law: Guidance for manufacturers

Guidance for manufacturers on Washington's Better Brakes regulations.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/better-brakes-guidance

Learn about the four beaches sampled for bacteria in Island County in the summer of 2023.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/beach-annual-report/island-county

EPA guidance - HHW-type waste not exempt from non-household generators

View EPA guidance on exclusions from Household Hazardous Waste definitions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/managing-moderate-risk-waste-guidance/hhw-type-waste-not-exempt-from-non-household-g-1

Stormwater Action Monitoring - status & trends studies

Monitoring impacts of stormwater runoff from urban areas into Western Washington receiving waters.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring/stormwater-action-monitoring/sam-status-and-trends

Pollution prevention (P2) plan

Some businesses are required to submit a pollution prevention plan to reduce hazardous substance use.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/dangerous-waste-reporting-requirements/pollution-prevention-plan

Bunkering requirements for ships

Learn about best practices and rules that promote safe, spill-free fuel loading in Washington waters.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/requirements-for-bunkering

Biosolids laws, rules, and support documents

See Washington's biosolids laws, the administrative rules we operate under, and support documents.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/biosolids-laws-rules-and-support-documents

Checklists and templates for site investigation reports and cleanup plans

Get help preparing remedial investigations, feasibility studies, and cleanup action plans.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/cleanup-report-checklists-and-templates

Measuring bluff erosion in Clallam County

We collected scientific data about bluff-backed Dungeness and Elwha beaches and spits to measure erosion.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/coastal-monitoring-assessment/projects/clallam-county-bluffs

BEACH annual report

See our annual county-by-county report on bacterial levels at saltwater swimming beaches for 2023.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/beach-annual-report

SEPA checklist guidance

We provide information about each SEPA checklist question.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-checklist-guidance

SEPA guidance on appeal process

SEPA guidance on administrative and judicial appeals

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/guide-for-lead-agencies/appeals

Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) reporting

Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) reports are required for certain facilities with certain chemicals.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/emergency-planning-community-right-to-know-act/toxics-release-inventory

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Chapter 173-303

Frequently asked questions about Chapter 173-303 WAC, Dangerous Waste Regulations.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac173-303-faq

Cannabis licensing and the environment

Environmental permits may be required for cannabis growers and processors.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/guidance-for-cannabis-businesses

Data collection methods

We collect beach topography and nearshore bathymetry data using GPS, boat-based lidar, and sonar.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/coastal-monitoring-assessment/data-collection-methods

EIM — environmental monitoring data

EIM contains environmental monitoring data collected by our scientists and partners.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/data-resources/environmental-information-management-database

Aerosol cans

Learn how your business can safely handle and dispose of aerosol cans.

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

Electronic waste and cathode ray tubes

Learn how your business can manage and recycle electronic waste properly.

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

Fertilizers

Learn how your business can register, manage, and dispose of fertilizers properly.

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

Marinas and Class 4 facilities

Spill prevention and preparedness requirements and recommendations for Class 4 marinas.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/guidance-for-oil-industry/marinas-class-4-facilities

Online cleanup guide for homeowners and small businesses

An online cleanup guide for homes and small business properties that might be contaminated.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/guidance-for-residential-cleanups

Rules for used oil generators

Follow these rules if you are a used oil generator.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/used-oil-generators-rules

Resources for underground storage tank owners & operators

Follow procedures to keep your tanks safe.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/ust-owner-and-operator-resources

Water rights search guidance

Water right records can be searched on a map-based water right database.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/water-rights-search

Snohomish County annual BEACH report

We sampled seven beaches in Snohomish County for bacteria in the summer of 2023.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/beach-annual-report/snohomish-county

Dangerous waste basics

Find tools and resources to help your business learn how to manage dangerous waste properly.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dangerous-waste-basics

Successful no further actions

Sites cleaned up using a model remedy might achieve "no further action" status faster.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/mtca-model-remedies/no-further-actions

Asbestos

Asbestos is a hazardous material still found in building materials. Learn how to keep workers safe.

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

Environmental impact statement process

Overview about Environmental Impact Statements process under SEPA.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/guide-for-lead-agencies/environmental-impact-statements

Empty containers

Empty product containers at your businesses may be dangerous waste.

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

Plastic producer registration and reporting

Producers of certain items sold in plastic packaging in Washington must annually register with us.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/plastic-producer-registration

Mercury lights guidance

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/mercury-lights-guidance

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

Terrestrial Ecological Evaluations

Terrestrial Ecological Evaluations (TEEs) identify and protect native plants and animals at sites.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/terrestrial-ecological-evaluation

Clean energy coordination

We provide information on how clean energy projects are sited, reviewed, and permitted.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/clean-energy

Stream biological monitoring

We evaluate the health of rivers and streams by studying multiple aquatic communities.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/habitat-monitoring/stream-biological-monitoring

Watershed Health Monitoring by region

We studied stream habitat across the state since 2009 and report on findings.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/habitat-monitoring/watershed-health/regional-reports

Air quality studies

Information about air quality studies we conduct.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/scientific-reports/air-quality-studies

Lithium-ion battery safety and management

Learn how to safely manage, store, and dispose of lithium-ion batteries.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/batteries/lithium-ion-batteries

Dental waste

Dental offices generate dangerous waste that must be disposed of properly.

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

Accumulation

Learn more about on-site dangerous waste accumulation time limits and restrictions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dangerous-waste-basics/accumulation

Small quantity generators (SQGs)

Learn about the benefits and rules for dangerous waste small quantity generators (SQGs).

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dangerous-waste-basics/generator-category/small-quantity-generators

Water use compliance and enforcement

Enforcing water use laws reduces conflict among competing water users and protects the resource.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/compliance-enforcement/water-use-compliance

E-Cycle WA guidance and reports

This page includes E-Cycle WA frequently asked questions and annual reports.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/electronics-ecycle-guidance-and-reports

About the state waste plan

Learn what went into updating the State Solid and Hazardous Waste Plan.

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

Attainment State Implementation Plans

Learn about Washington's plans to ensure communities meet national air quality standards.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/state-implementation-plans/attainment-sips

Underground Storage Tank information for new owners and new installations

Information for new Underground Storage Tank (UST) owners and installation of new tanks.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/ust-owner-and-operator-resources/new-owner-new-tank

Recycling transporters registration

Find forms and information for registering as a recycling transporter in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/recyclable-materials-transporter-registration

Certification for incinerator & landfill operators

How to get certified to operate and inspect solid waste incinerator and landfill facilities.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/certification-for-incinerator-landfill-operator