Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Find a moderate risk waste disposal site

Find a moderate risk waste site in your county.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/community-waste-toxics/household-hazardous-waste-mrw/find-a-household-hazardous-waste-site

Cap-and-Invest Program compliance

Find information on Cap-and-Invest Program compliance deadlines and obligations.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/climate-commitment-act/cap-and-invest/auctions-and-market/compliance

Safer Products for Washington

A new law aims to prevent toxic chemicals from being used in common products.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/washingtons-toxics-in-products-laws/safer-products

Washington's Cap-and-Invest Program

Learn how we're working to reduce carbon pollution through the Climate Commitment Act.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/climate-commitment-act/cap-and-invest

Updates to the surface water quality standards

We update our water quality standards through rulemaking and the triennial review.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-quality-standards/updates-to-the-standards

Grant & loan guidance and forms

Not all guidance and forms are available inside the EAGL system — access those here.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/payments-contracts-grants/grants-loans/grant-loan-guidance

Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Program

We prevent, prepare for, and respond to oil and hazardous materials spills.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/spills-prevention-preparedness-response

Washington Center for Sustainable Food Management

We can help you prevent food from being wasted in the first place.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/organics-and-food-waste/sustainable-food-center

Washington brownfield conferences and workshops

Brownfield workshops connect you with resources so you can turn perceived problems into community assets.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/brownfields/wa-brownfields-conference

Cap-and-Invest auctions & market

Information and updates on Cap-and-Invest allowance auctions and trading market.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/climate-commitment-act/cap-and-invest/auctions-and-market

Rulemaking frequently asked questions

Read our rulemaking frequently asked questions.

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

Cap-and-Invest third-party emissions verification

Businesses with high levels of emissions must have their reports reviewed by a third-party verifier.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/climate-commitment-act/cap-and-invest/emissions-reporting/third-party-emissions-verification

Real estate transactions information

Adjudication information for realtors in WRIA 1/Nooksack basin.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-rights/adjudications/nooksack/realtors

Agricultural burning & permitting

Get an agricultural burn permit before burning safely and legally.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/smoke-fire/agricultural-burning

Latest videos, resources & tools - Nooksack adjudication

We are preparing to file a general stream adjudication in WRIA 1.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-rights/adjudications/nooksack/whats-happening

PCB light replacement in schools

Learn about our PCB light replacement program in schools and apply to participate.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/product-replacement-program/pcb-lights

Recycled content minimums

Producers must annually report by April 1 on the previous year’s minimum post-consumer recycled content requirements, documenting the percentage of recycled content in each product category.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/plastics/2021-plastic-pollution-laws/recycled-content-minimums

Responding to oil and hazardous materials spills

Our response team is available 24/7 to launch a rapid, aggressive, and well-coordinated response.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/spill-preparedness-response/responding-to-spill-incidents

Environmental Justice Assessments

Ecology will conduct an Environmental Justice Assessment when we're planning a significant action.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/environmental-justice/heal/environmental-justice-assessments

No discharge zone resources & studies

We conducted a series of studies to designate Puget Sound as a no discharge zone.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/puget-sound/no-discharge-zone/resources-studies

Auctions trainings & resources

Guides, forms, trainings, and other resources for participants in the Cap-and-Invest market.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/climate-commitment-act/cap-and-invest/auctions-and-market/trainings-and-resources

Ecology's Index of interpretive and policy statements and Declaratory and Final Orders.

Our interpretive and policy statements.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/index

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

FAQs and responses about the WRIA 1 (Nooksack) adjudication.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-rights/adjudications/nooksack/faqs

FAQs & resources

Frequently asked questions about hydrofluorocarbon compliance

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions/hydrofluorocarbons/faq-resources

Compost procurement ordinances and report for local government

Some counties and cities in Washington must adopt a Compost Procurement Ordinance (CPO) and submit an annual report on their compost procurement activities as required by the Organics Management Laws.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/organics-and-food-waste/2022-organics-management-law/organics-management-for-local-governments/compost-procurement-ordinances

Fuel pathways and carbon intensity

Learn how carbon intensity scores are assigned under the Clean Fuel Standard using fuel pathways.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions/clean-fuel-standard/fuel-pathways-and-carbon-intensity

Emission-intensive, trade-exposed industries (EITEs)

Provisions for emission-intensive, trade-exposed industries (EITEs) in the Climate Commitment Act.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/climate-commitment-act/cap-and-invest/emissions-intensive-trade-exposed-industries

Cap-and-Invest emissions reporting

Emissions reporting information and resources for Washington's Cap-and-Invest Program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/climate-commitment-act/cap-and-invest/emissions-reporting

Eightmile Dam rebuild & restoration

Repair and restoration of the Eightmile Dam is undergoing environmental review.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/icicle-creek-strategy/eightmile-dam

Reducing nutrients in Puget Sound

Working on reducing human sources of excess nutrients in Puget Sound to improve water quality and reduce impacts to aquatic life.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/puget-sound/helping-puget-sound/reducing-puget-sound-nutrients

Custer Crude Oil Derailment 2020

An oil train derailment in Custer, WA Dec. 22, 2020.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/spill-preparedness-response/responding-to-spill-incidents/spill-incidents/custer-crude-oil-derailment-2020

Sulphur Creek oil spill

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/spill-preparedness-response/responding-to-spill-incidents/spill-incidents/sulphur-creek-oil-spill

Draft NPDES water quality permit

Public Event: March 4, 2025, 5:30 p.m., in Online webinar
We invite you to review and comment on the draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Waste Discharge (NPDES) permit for Georgia-Pacific Camas Mill in Camas (Clark County).

https://ecology.wa.gov/events/swm/georgia-pacific-camas/npdes-water-quality-permit-mar4-webinar

Tug Chickamauga sinking

The Tug Chickamauga sunk at Eagle Harbor in Bainbridge Island.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/spill-preparedness-response/responding-to-spill-incidents/spill-incidents/chickamauga-sinking

Draft NPDES water quality permit

Comment Period: Jan. 30, 2025, 12 a.m. - March 13, 2025, 11:59 p.m.
We invite you to review and comment on the draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Waste Discharge (NPDES) permit for Georgia-Pacific Camas Mill in Camas (Clark County).

https://ecology.wa.gov/events/swm/georgia-pacific-camas/npdes-water-quality-permit

Reserve Silica Reclamation

Public Event: May 7, 2025, 6 p.m., in Online webinar

https://ecology.wa.gov/events/swm/reserve-silica-reclamation-remedial-investigation/reserve-silica-reclamation-remedial-investigation-e7dbeb8ddeac653aa26cded6e007f707

Chapter 173-26 and 173-27 WAC, Shoreline Management Act

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-26 WAC, Chapter 173-27 WAC

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/wac-173-26-27-shoreline-management-act

Chapter 173-446 WAC – Cap-and-Invest Offsets

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-446 WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/wac-173-446-offsets

Chapter 173-224 WAC – Water Quality Permit Fees

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-224 WAC

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/wac-173-224

Chapter 173-423 WAC – Clean Vehicles Program

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-423 WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/wac-173-423

Chapter 173-443 WAC Hydrofluorocarbons

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-443 WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/wac-173-443-hydrofluorocarbons

Chapter 173-905 WAC - Battery Stewardship Program

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-905 WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/wac-173-905

Chapters 173-400 and 173-401 WAC, General Regulations for Air Pollution Sources

This is the rulemaking page for Chapters 173-400 and 173-401 WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/wac-173-400-401-air-pollution-sources

Chapter 173-201A WAC (revisions)

On Dec. 30, 2019, Ecology adopted amendments to Chapter 173-201A WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac173-201a-revisions

Chapter 173-408 WAC – Landfill Methane Emissions

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-408 WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-408

Chapter 173-423 WAC<br>and WAC 173-400-025 – Low Emission Vehicles

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-423 WAC and Chapter 173-400 WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-423-400

Chapters 173-423 and 173-400 WAC – Clean Vehicles Program

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-423 WAC and Chapter 173-400 WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac173-423-400jan18

Chapter 173-441 WAC – Reporting of Emissions of Greenhouse Gases

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-441 WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-441

Chapters 173-443 and 173-455 WAC – Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)

This is the rulemaking page for Chapters 173-443 and 173-455 WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-443-455

Chapter 173-443 WAC – Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)

On Dec. 10, 2020, Ecology adopted a new rule, Chapter 173-443 WAC, Hydrofluorocarbons.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac173-443