Regulations & Permits - Washington State Department of Ecology

Oil spill prevention resources for the maritime industry

This page contains oil spill prevention resources for the maritime industry.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/guidance-for-oil-industry/vessel-information/prevention-resources

Antifreeze

Learn how your business can manage antifreeze and recycle spent antifreeze.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/antifreeze

Asbestos

Asbestos is a hazardous material still found in building materials. Learn how to keep workers safe.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/asbestos

Efficiency services for manufacturing and industrial facilities

We offer consulting services for manufacturing and industrial facilities to improve efficiency.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/pollution-prevention-services/toxics-reduction-assistance/efficiency-services-for-manufacturing-industries

Special waste

Special waste is a category of dangerous waste that may be managed as a conditionally exempt waste.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/dangerous-waste-reporting-requirements/dangerous-waste-annual-report/special-waste

Counting dangerous waste

Learn how to count your business's dangerous waste and determine your generator category.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dangerous-waste-basics/counting-dangerous-waste

Financial assurance for cleanup operations

Financial assurance is a way to ensure that companies can pay for cleanup from their operations.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dispose-recycle-or-treat/financial-assurance

Auto body shops

Learn how auto body and collision repair shops can manage common dangerous wastes.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/auto-body-shops

Automotive recyclers

Auto recyclers deal with toxic materials. Learn best practices and ways to manage these materials.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/auto-recyclers

Dangerous waste containers

Keep your workers safe by keeping your dangerous waste containers closed and in good condition.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dangerous-waste-basics/proper-containment

Label dangerous waste

Learn how to label dangerous waste containers.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dangerous-waste-basics/label-dangerous-waste

Cleaners

Learn how your business can properly dispose of cleaners and choose safer products.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/cleaners

Construction and demolition

Construction, demolition, and renovation companies must dispose of dangerous waste properly.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/construction-and-demolition

Dental waste

Dental offices generate dangerous waste that must be disposed of properly.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/dentists

Dry cleaner waste

Learn how to manage dry cleaning dangerous waste and learn about new guidance for PERC dry cleaners.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/dry-cleaners

Electronic waste and cathode ray tubes

Learn how your business can manage and recycle electronic waste properly.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/electronic-waste

Empty containers

Empty product containers at your businesses may be dangerous waste.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/empty-containers

Fertilizers

Learn how your business can register, manage, and dispose of fertilizers properly.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/fertilizers

Lead waste

Learn how your business can manage lead waste properly according to the Dangerous Waste Regulations.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/lead-waste

Lights & lamps

Businesses can manage lights and other lamps containing toxic chemicals as universal waste.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/lights-lamps