Fifty dry cleaning businesses across the state have now switched from using toxic perchloroethylene (PERC) to a less toxic alternative since 2019. However, approximately 60 PERC-using businesses are still operating, prompting Ecology to redouble its efforts to eliminate the hazardous chemical from use.

The vast majority of chemicals that seep into peoples' bodies and the environment come not from factories or treatment facilities, but from the very products and services people buy and use every day.

Transcript of the audio blog, "30 Years of Toxics Reduction and Pollution Prevention"

This is the 2015 annual report for Washington's mercury lights program, Washington LightRecycle.

This is the 2016 annual report for Washington's mercury lights program, Washington LightRecycle.

This is a rulemaking announcement (CR-101) for WAC 173-337 Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting

This is the 2017 annual report for Washington's mercury lights program, Washington LightRecycle.

This is the 2018 annual report for Washington's mercury lights program, Washington LightRecycle.

This is a rulemaking proposal (CR-102) for WAC 173-350 Solid Waste Handling Standards

This is proposed rule language for WAC 173-350 Solid Waste Handling Standards.

This is the information the agency filed with the Office of the Code Reviser on January 23, 2018 to formally propose amendments to Chapter 173-350 WAC - Solid Waste Handling Standards

Current membership roster for the Waste 2 Resources Advisory Committee

This memo clarifies how businesses can safely manage lithium-ion batteries as universal waste under the Dangerous Waste Regulations.

Small cosmetics manufacturers can apply for financial support to reformulate and certify their products.

There are different requirements for businesses managing used oil and waste oil.

Learn how to label dangerous waste containers.

Find tools and resources to help your business learn how to manage dangerous waste properly.

Get paid to recycle your mercury switches from certain vehicles.

Batteries can be disposed as universal waste or under an exclusion for lead-acid batteries.

Learn how your business can manage and recycle electronic waste properly.