Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Imperium Terminal Services proposed expanding its existing transport facility in Hoquiam.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-at-ecology/grays-harbor-terminal-expansion/imperium-expansion-proposal

Automotive recyclers

Auto recyclers deal with toxic materials. Learn best practices and ways to manage these materials.

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

Nicotine and cannabis waste

Learn how your business can properly handle nicotine, vape, and cannabis waste.

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

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

Air Quality Index (AQI)

The Air Quality Index (AQI) tells you when air quality is healthy or unhealthy.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/air-quality-index

Paints and coatings

Businesses that use paints and coatings must learn to properly manage and dispose of them.

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

Step one: Get ready to designate

Learn what you need to start designating your waste.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dangerous-waste-basics/designation/get-ready-to-designate

Frequently asked questions about pharmaceutical waste

Frequently asked questions about pharmaceutical waste and our answers.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/pharmaceutical-waste/frequently-asked-questions

CLARC glossary

A glossary for terms and acronyms in CLARC's resource pages.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/contamination-cleanup-tools/clarc/glossary

SEPA Supplemental Orca Checklist Guidance

This guidance helps applicants complete the SEPA Supplemental Orca Checklist.

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

Tools for cleaning up petroleum contaminated sites

We have online tools and guidance to help you clean up petroleum-contaminated sites.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/contamination-cleanup-tools/petroleum-cleanup-tools

Inspecting vessels for substantial risk

We inspect ships operating in state waters and take further action if they pose a substantial risk.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/compliance-enforcement/vessel-inspections

Fresh Fruit Packing General Permit

Find out about the Fresh Fruit Packing General Permit and get helpful resources.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/fresh-fruit-packing-general-permit

Pharmaceutical waste management options for eligible facilities

Facilities that meet certain criteria can use pharmaceutical waste management options.

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

Certification information

We certify wastewater treatment plant operators to ensure that Washington’s waters are protected.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/wastewater-operator-certification/certification-information

Dry cleaner waste

Learn how to manage dry cleaning dangerous waste and learn about new guidance for PERC dry cleaners.

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

Plans for maintaining air quality

View current plans to improve air quality and meet national air quality standards.

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

Products required to meet recycled content minimums

This page explains which products are subject to the law and provides compliance information.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/recycled-content-products

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

Tools for cleaning up contaminated sites

We have online tools and statistical packages to help you clean up contaminated sites.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/contamination-cleanup-tools

Pollution prevention (P2)

Learn about pollution prevention (P2) and how you can apply best practices to your business.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/pollution-prevention

Plan to control nonpoint sources of pollution

The Nonpoint Plan outlines our approach for addressing water quality impacts from nonpoint pollution.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/plan-to-control-nonpoint-sources-of-pollution

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

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

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

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

Well construction reporting & well report gateway

Resource protection well reports can be submitted online.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/well-construction-reporting

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

Common types of dangerous waste

Learn how to manage common types of dangerous waste at your business.

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

Pre-booming, alternative measures, and equivalent compliance

Oil-transfer operations must include protective measures to contain potential spills.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/compliance-enforcement/pre-booming-requirements

Newaukum River effectiveness monitoring

We're studying the Newaukum River to understand the effects of river restoration on the watershed.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/water-quality-improvement-effectiveness-monitoring/newaukum-river

Lights & lamps

Businesses can manage lights and other lamps containing toxic chemicals as universal waste.

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

Air monitoring network

Ecology's air monitoring network provides local air quality conditions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/air-monitoring-network

Well construction notice of intent

Before you drill a well, you must submit a notice of intent to us 72 hours before drilling starts.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/well-construction-notice-of-intent

Stormwater Action Monitoring - Administering pooled resources

Credible and transparent administration of Stormwater Action Monitoring program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring/stormwater-action-monitoring/administration

E-Cycle WA information for transporters

Find out whether you qualify as an E-Cycle Washington transporter and what the requirements are.

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

Bench sheets and control charts for labs

Environmental laboratories can find and download quality-control spreadsheets.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/laboratory-accreditation/bench-sheets-and-control-charts-for-labs-old

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

Step two: Is it exempt or excluded?

Determine if your waste is excluded from the dangerous waste regulations.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dangerous-waste-basics/designation/is-it-exempt-or-excluded

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

King County annual BEACH report

We sampled 10 beaches in King County for bacteria in the summer of 2023.

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

Determining if areas in Washington meet national air quality standards

We determine whether areas in Washington meet national air quality standards.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/areas-meeting-and-not-meeting-air-standards

GIS Data

Ecology's authoritative GIS data layers are available for download.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/data-resources/geographic-information-systems-gis/data

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

Washington's air quality implementation plan

The State Implementation Plan is an overarching plan to keep Washington's air clean.

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

Contained-in policy for contaminated soil and groundwater

Learn how to reduce cleanup costs by requesting approval under our contained-in policy.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/contained-in-determinations

Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation General Permit

Permit for operations with large numbers of livestock for long periods of time.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/concentrated-animal-feeding-operation

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

CLARC data tables and other technical information

Download CLARC data tables for information that helps site managers determine cleanup levels.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/contamination-cleanup-tools/clarc/data-tables