Public Meeting and Hearing for the former WestRock Tacoma Pulp and Paper Mill
Agreed Order and Public Participation Plan
June 15, 2026, 6 p.m. PT, Tacoma, WA
A public meeting to provide information on the cleanup process followed by a hearing to receive comments on the Agreed Order and Public Participation Plan is scheduled for 6 p.m. on June 15, 2026, at Stadium High School Auditorium in Tacoma. Stadium High School is close to public transit and has a parking garage available for those attending the meeting. If you have questions regarding the meeting or need interpretation services, please contact Tara Roberts 360-280-4325 or tara.roberts@ecy.wa.gov.
When the comment period ends, we'll review the comments received and make a final decision on the cleanup documents.
Background
The former WestRock Pulp and Paper Mill is located at 801 East Portland Avenue in Tacoma (Pierce County), Washington in the Tideflats next to where the Puyallup River connects to Commencement Bay. The site is a former Kraft and recycled pulp and paper mill that produced bleached and unbleached products. The mill was built in 1928 and permanently shut down in 2023.
Location
Auditorium
111 N E Street
Tacoma, WA
Time
To request ADA accommodation, contact Ecology's ADA Coordinator by email at ecyadacoordinator@ecy.wa.gov, or call 360-407-6831, 711 (relay service), or 877-833-6341 (TTY). More about our accessibility services.
Comment period
WestRock Tacoma Pulp and Paper Mill — Draft Agreed Order and Draft Public Participation Plan
Closes: June 26, 2026, 11:59 p.m.
See details