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.

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Licensed Tire Handlers

A list of Washington businesses licensed to store and/or transport waste tires.

https://ecology.wa.gov/licensedtirehandlers

Allowed-banned

This is a PDF table showing details of bags that are allowed and bags that are banned in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/allowed-banned-bags

July 2018 vapor intrusion listening session: Q&As

Questions and answers from the vapor intrusion listening session in Bellevue, July 23, 2018.

https://ecology.wa.gov/20180723vaporlisteningsessonqa

Licensed Tire Handlers

A PDF file of companies licensed to haul waste tires in Washington state.

https://ecology.wa.gov/tiretransporterlist

Mercury Switch Removal Program Invoice Form (PDF)

Invoice form for mercury switches

https://ecology.wa.gov/mercury-switch-removal-program-invoice-form

Mercury Switch Removal Program: Vehicle Recycler Sign-up Form (PDF)

Fill out this form to sign up for the mercury switch removal program

https://ecology.wa.gov/mercury-switch-removal-program-vehicle-recycler-s

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

Prepare for an inspection

We inspect facilities to ensure they legally handle, store, and dispose of dangerous waste.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dangerous-waste-basics/prepare-for-an-inspection

Dispose, recycle, or treat dangerous waste

Learn how your business can properly dispose, recycle, or treat dangerous waste.

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

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

Chapter 173-337 WAC – Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-337 WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-337-may2023

Children's Safe Products Act reporting

Learn more about how to submit reports under Washington's Children's Safe Products Act (CSPA).

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/childrens-safe-products-act-reporting

Pollution prevention services for businesses

Pollution prevention resources and technical assistance for businesses in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/pollution-prevention-services

Safer alternatives to toxic chemicals

We provide tools, training, and other resources to help you find alternatives to toxic chemicals.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/safer-alternatives

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

Episodic generation of dangerous waste

Manage waste as an episodic event to maintain your current generator category.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/dangerous-waste-reporting-requirements/notification-of-dangerous-waste/episodic-generation

Chapter 173-305 WAC

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-305 WAC

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/wac-173-305

Chapter 173-337 WAC: Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting (Cycle 1.5: PFAS)

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-337 WAC

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/wac-173-337-nov2023

Designate your waste — is it dangerous?

Designation is the process of determining if a waste is dangerous waste and what the hazards are.

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

Recycling credits

Recycling credits may affect your Pollution Prevention Plan or the Hazardous Waste Planning Fee.

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