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.
Step five: Check Washington state-only criteria
Learn how to determine if your waste meets Washington state-only dangerous waste criteria.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dangerous-waste-basics/designation/check-washington-state-only-criteria
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
Better Brakes Law: Guidance for manufacturers
Guidance for manufacturers on Washington's Better Brakes regulations.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/better-brakes-guidance
Chemicals of high concern to children (CHCC)
List of chemicals that manufacturers of children's products must report on.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/childrens-safe-products-act-reporting/chemicals-of-high-concern-to-children
EPCRA tribal guidance
Information on the Emergency Planning & Community Right-to-Know Act for tribal nations.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/emergency-planning-community-right-to-know-act/epcra-tribal-guidance
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
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
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
Tools for cleaning up petroleum contaminated sites
We have online tools and guidance to help you clean up petroleum-contaminated sites.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/clean-up-petroleum-contamination
Biosolids laws, rules, and support documents
See Washington's biosolids laws, the administrative rules we operate under, and support documents.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/biosolids-laws-rules-and-support-documents
Beneficial use determinations
Learn about beneficial use determinations — exemptions from solid waste permitting requirements.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/solid-waste-permits/beneficial-use-determinations
E-Cycle WA 2025 preliminary administrative fee tier schedule
The administrative fee covers the costs associated with implementing the E-Cycle.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/electronics-ecycle-guidance-and-reports/manufacturers/final-administrative-fee-schedule
For operators: Biosolids fees, forms, & annual reports
Help for operators and managers with permits, annual reports, and fees.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/biosolids-facilities-fees-forms-annual-report
Air Liquide Hydrogen Plant, Anacortes
We regulate water and hazardous waste activities at the Air Liquide hydrogen plant in Anacortes.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/air-liquide
Dangerous waste annual report
Those with active EPA/State Identification Numbers must submit a dangerous waste annual report.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/dangerous-waste-reporting-requirements/dangerous-waste-annual-report
Alcoa Wenatchee
We regulate the water and hazardous waste at Alcoa's Wenatchee aluminum smelter in Malaga.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/alcoa-wenatchee
Columbia & Cowlitz Railway
We regulate the water and hazardous waste activities at the Columbia & Cowlitz Railway in Longview.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/columbia-cowlitz-railway
Solvay Chemicals, Longview
We regulate the water and hazardous waste activities at the Solvay chemical plant in Longview.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/solvay-chemicals
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
TurboWaste
TurboWaste is Washington's electronic dangerous waste annual report reporting tool.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/dangerous-waste-reporting-requirements/dangerous-waste-annual-report/turbowaste
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