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What's new in the Toxics Cleanup Program

The Toxics Cleanup Program works to clean up contaminated sites that can harm your health and the environment. Check out our latest updates, then visit the Events Listings for more ways you can participate in this critical work.

Cleaning Up: Recent blog posts

People read materials and talk with staff at the Vashon SoilShop in 2018.

Aug. 1, 2019: Vashon Islanders can get their soil tested for lead and arsenic at the Vashon Farmer's Market on August 10th. 

A field of grass stubble and shrubs in Wenatchee.

July 25, 2019: The EPA awarded $2.4 million in grants to help clean up brownfields in five Washington communities.

View of the new park showing walking trails, lawns, water, and ferry in the background.

July 16, 2019: A beautiful new park emerges from a Superfund site in Tacoma.

Before: cars park in front of a shopping strip. After: Area closed for clean up.

June 24, 2019: Old gas station sites can be desirable redevelopment areas, which means clean up. One example is unfolding now in Seattle.


Related links

What's in My Neighborhood?
Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA)

Contact information

Toxics Cleanup Program
307-407-7170