Regulations & Permits

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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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Bonneville Power Administration TSD permit (PDF)

A permit issued in 2011 allowing the Bonneville Power Administration to treat, store and dispose of dangerous waste.

https://ecology.wa.gov/bonneville-power-administration-tsd-permit

2020 Dangerous Waste Regulations

Washington State's Dangerous Waste regulations, Chapter 173-303

https://ecology.wa.gov/2019-dw-regs

Rulemaking Announcement (WAC 173-305) 09/14/22

This is a rulemaking announcement (CR-101) for WAC 173-305 Hazardous Waste Planning Fee

https://ecology.wa.gov/rulemaking-announcement-wac-173-305-09-14-22

Biosolids Storage Construction Approval - North Ranch

Ecology final approval letter for construction of biosolids storage facility.

https://ecology.wa.gov/northranchbsstorageconstructionapproval

Monthly dangerous waste generation limits

Quantity exclusion limits (QEL) to determine monthly dangerous waste generator category

https://ecology.wa.gov/monthly-generation-limits-plain-text

Adopted rule language (WAC 173-337) 05/31/23

This is adopted rule language for WAC 173-337 Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting

https://ecology.wa.gov/asset-collections-doc-assets-rulemaking-hwtr-wac173-337_-21-01-cr-103-adopted-rule-language-wac-173

WSR 22-19-037

This is the CR-101 rescinded notice for WAC 173-305.

https://ecology.wa.gov/wsr-22-19-037

Rulemaking Announcement (WAC 173-305) 11/22/23

This is a rulemaking announcement (CR-101) for WAC 173-305 Hazardous Waste Planning Fee

https://ecology.wa.gov/rulemaking-announcement-wac-173-305-11-22-23

AFFF interactive DEIS plain text

This is the plain text version of the AFFF DEIS.

https://ecology.wa.gov/afff-interactive-deis-plain-text

Pollution prevention (P2) plan

Some businesses are required to submit a pollution prevention plan to reduce hazardous substance use.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/dangerous-waste-reporting-requirements/pollution-prevention-plan

About the state waste plan

Learn what went into updating the State Solid and Hazardous Waste Plan.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/washington-state-waste-plan/about-the-plan

State Solid and Hazardous Waste Plan

Washington state’s management plan for solid waste and toxic materials.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/washington-state-waste-plan

Dangerous waste permits

Facilities that store, treat, or dispose of dangerous waste must have a dangerous waste permit.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/dangerous-waste-permits

Pollution prevention services for medium and large businesses

Get pollution prevention technical assistance for your medium or large business.

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

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

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

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