Shoptalk
Shoptalk is our dangerous waste and pollution prevention newsletter that provides information about training, best practices, rulemaking, and reporting deadlines. Shoptalk is published three times a year by our Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction Program.
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Read Shoptalk: Winter 2025 (PDF).
Previous issues
Shoptalk: Fall 2024
In this issue: Answering your questions about dangerous waste designation, two chemicals are now listed Superfund hazardous substances, TurboWaste is transitioning to RCRAInfo, how to prepare your site for winter weather, EPA’s third e-Manifest rule, and a reporting reminder for EPCRA Tier Two.
Shoptalk: Summer 2024
In this issue: New maximum contaminant levels in drinking water for PFAS, a refresher on how to use central accumulation areas to your advantage, check to see if you have investigation-derived waste, use e-cycle Washington for free at your business, important updates to PFAS disposal guidance, and five ways to reduce toxic chemicals at your business.
Shoptalk: Winter 2024
In this issue: Reporting season reminders, new chemicals added to TRI list, tips on how to save money on waste disposal, information about our Product Replacement Program, and details about a free competition between laboratories with cold storage.
Shoptalk archive
Shoptalk has been published since 1991. Read more back issues of Shoptalk.
Contact information
Ruth Froese
Shoptalk Editor
shoptalk@ecy.wa.gov