Shoptalk
Shoptalk is our dangerous waste and pollution prevention newsletter that provides information about training, best practices, rulemaking, and reporting deadlines. Shoptalk is published three times a year by our Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction Program.
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Read Shoptalk: Summer 2025 (PDF).
Previous issues
Shoptalk: Winter 2025
In this issue: Free lightbulb recycling in Washington, emergency preparedness requirements for MQGs, dangerous waste annual reports are due, EPA chemical list updates, phasing out PERC, and Tier Two reporting reminder.
Shoptalk: Fall 2024
In this issue: Answering your questions about dangerous waste designation, two chemicals are now listed Superfund hazardous substances, TurboWaste is transitioning to RCRAInfo, how to prepare your site for winter weather, EPA’s third e-Manifest rule, and a reporting reminder for EPCRA Tier Two.
Shoptalk: Summer 2024
In this issue: New maximum contaminant levels in drinking water for PFAS, a refresher on how to use central accumulation areas to your advantage, check to see if you have investigation-derived waste, use e-cycle Washington for free at your business, important updates to PFAS disposal guidance, and five ways to reduce toxic chemicals at your business.
Shoptalk archive
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Contact information
Ruth Froese
Shoptalk Editor
ruth.froese@ecy.wa.gov