Regulations & Permits
Use this portal to filter and search for all of our regulatory information.
We oversee many state and federal laws designed to protect Washington's land, air, and water. See our laws, rules, & rulemaking page for more information about our current rules and rulemaking.
Mercury waste
Learn how to handle mercury dangerous waste at your business.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/mercury
Nicotine and cannabis waste
Learn how your business can properly handle nicotine, vape, and cannabis waste.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/nicotine-and-cannabis-waste
Paints and coatings
Businesses that use paints and coatings must learn to properly manage and dispose of them.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/paints-coatings
Solvents
Most solvents become dangerous waste and must be managed properly.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/solvents
Solvent-contaminated wipes
Follow these best management practices for solvent-contaminated wipes.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/solvent-wipes
Treated wood waste
Treated wood waste contains toxic chemicals that your business may need to dispose of as dangerous waste.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/treated-wood-waste
Used oil
There are different requirements for businesses managing used oil and waste oil.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/used-oil
Automotive mercury switch removal program
Get paid to recycle your mercury switches from certain vehicles.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/auto-recyclers/automotive-mercury-switch-removal
Financial assurance options
Companies that need to provide financial assurance must figure out how much assurance is necessary.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dispose-recycle-or-treat/financial-assurance/options
PCBs in building materials
Learn about possible sources of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in building materials.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/construction-and-demolition/pcbs-in-buildings
Financial assurance types
Different types of facilities must provide different types of financial assurance.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dispose-recycle-or-treat/financial-assurance/types
Step one: Get ready to designate
Learn what you need to start designating your waste.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dangerous-waste-basics/designation/get-ready-to-designate
Financial assurance updates
Cost estimates for financial assurance need to be adjusted every year for inflation.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dispose-recycle-or-treat/financial-assurance/updates
Pharmaceutical waste codes
Find common waste codes for pharmaceutical waste.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/pharmaceutical-waste/rcra-waste-codes
Pollution prevention (P2)
Learn about pollution prevention (P2) and how you can apply best practices to your business.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/pollution-prevention
Safer products for businesses
Learn how your business can find and purchase less toxic chemicals and products.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/safer-alternatives/safer-products-for-businesses
Safer cosmetics certification subsidy program
Cosmetics manufacturers can receive support to certify or reformulate products with safer ingredients.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/safer-alternatives/safer-chemicals-for-manufacturers/cosmetics-certification-subsidy-program
Dangerous waste treatment by generator
Learn how your business may be allowed to treat your own dangerous waste on-site.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dispose-recycle-or-treat/treatment-by-generator
Local solid and hazardous waste planning
Solid and hazardous waste management plans that local governments are required to submit to us.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/washington-state-waste-plan/local-waste-planning
E-Cycle WA information for local governments
Certain government entities can use E-Cycle Washington to dispose of electronics for free.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/electronics-ecycle-guidance-and-reports/local-governments
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