Reports & fees

Depending on the products you use and store, the wastes you generate, and the type of work that happens at your facility, you may have to submit certain reports to us or pay fees.

Which fees do I need to pay?

There are two fees that businesses with hazardous waste may need to pay, the Hazardous Waste Generation Fee and the Hazardous Waste Planning Fee. The similar names for these fees often confuse people — we can help you determine whether you need to pay one of these fees.

Dangerous or hazardous?

For the purpose of these fees, "dangerous waste" and "hazardous waste" mean the same thing. There are many types of dangerous waste. If your business generates any dangerous or hazardous waste, you need to check which fees apply to you.

What do the fees pay for?

The Hazardous Waste Generation Fee and the Hazardous Waste Planning Fee fund technical assistance and compliance education to Washington businesses.

We provide technical assistance to businesses to help them:

• Reduce hazardous waste
• Find safer alternatives to toxic chemicals they use
• Improve and maintain safety in the workplace
• Avoid environmental accidents
• Make sense of dangerous waste regulations

Ecology’s toxics reduction specialists offer technical assistance to anyone requesting help. These experts can explain the Dangerous Waste Regulations and help with pollution prevention and effective waste management. Many businesses working closely with our staff have reduced or eliminated the waste they generate.