Reports & fees

If you spill or accidentally release hazardous substances or dangerous waste, you need to report it immediately. You're also responsible for knowing what kinds of chemicals are stored at your facility and planning for emergencies. The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) requires several reports, based on what you do and store at your facility.

If your facility generates more than 2,640 pounds of dangerous waste per year or submits a Toxics Release Inventory (TRI or EPCRA section 313) report, you must submit a pollution prevention plan.

Pollution prevention plans are due on September 1, each year.

Your facility may have to file other environmental reports for air quality or water quality.

This poster gives an explanation of the most common environmental reports we require, and when they're due.

If you manufacture children's products that are sold in Washington, you may need to report under the Children's Safe Products Act.

• Some businesses generate enough dangerous waste that we require them to submit a pollution prevention plan.
• If your business submits pollution prevention plans, you may also have to pay the Hazardous Waste Planning Fee.
• The fee amount depends on the number of pounds of dangerous waste your business generates and any toxic releases to land, air, or water.