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.
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
E-Cycle WA prior years' administrative fee schedules
Administrative fees cover the costs of implementing the E-Cycle WA program.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/electronics-ecycle-guidance-and-reports/manufacturers/prior-years-administrative-fees
Overview of compliance & enforcement at Ecology
View the compliance and enforcement authority we have, and what actions we have recently taken.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/compliance-enforcement/overview-of-compliance-enforcement
Dangerous waste reporting requirements
Learn about dangerous waste reports, and how to notify us of dangerous waste activities.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/dangerous-waste-reporting-requirements
Dangerous waste guidance
Businesses in Washington that generate dangerous waste must follow the Dangerous Waste Regulations.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Chapter 173-303
Frequently asked questions about Chapter 173-303 WAC, Dangerous Waste Regulations.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac173-303-faq
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
Generator category
Businesses that generate dangerous waste must determine their generator category each month.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dangerous-waste-basics/generator-category
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
Accumulation
Learn more about on-site dangerous waste accumulation time limits and restrictions.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dangerous-waste-basics/accumulation
Recordkeeping
Learn what records your business must keep if you generate dangerous waste.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dangerous-waste-basics/recordkeeping
Pharmaceutical waste management options for eligible facilities
Facilities that meet certain criteria can use pharmaceutical waste management options.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/pharmaceutical-waste/management-options
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
Small quantity generators (SQGs)
Learn about the benefits and rules for dangerous waste small quantity generators (SQGs).
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dangerous-waste-basics/generator-category/small-quantity-generators
Print free labels
Free dangerous waste labels you can print from your computer for your business.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dangerous-waste-basics/label-dangerous-waste/print-free-labels
Step two: Is it exempt or excluded?
Determine if your waste is excluded from the dangerous waste regulations.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dangerous-waste-basics/designation/is-it-exempt-or-excluded
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
Step three: Is it listed?
Determine if your waste is on the F, K, P, or U lists in the regulations.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dangerous-waste-basics/designation/is-it-listed
Step four: What are the hazards (characteristics)?
Determine if your waste is ignitable, corrosive, reactive, or toxic.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dangerous-waste-basics/designation/what-are-the-hazards-characteristics
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