ALERT: All Ecology business operations are closed for furlough on Sept. 25. All offices remain closed to walk-in service due to COVID-19.
We work to safely manage solid, hazardous, and nuclear waste and reduce toxic chemicals in the products you use. We regulate the threats found in everyday household products and help businesses promote green practices to turn waste products into valuable resources.
Information on toxics in the home, household hazardous waste, and litter pickup programs.
Guidance on managing dangerous or hazardous waste.
We’re working to keep the Hanford cleanup on track and manage radioactive wastes in Washington.
Learn about Washington's recycling programs, organics recycling, and find recycling resources.
We enforce regulations and develop policies to reduce toxic chemicals in consumer products and the environment.
We assist local governments in regulating solid waste collection and disposal, and support litter pickup programs.