Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

E-Cycle Washington

E-Cycle is a free program making it easy for Washington residents to recycle unused electronics.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/our-recycling-programs/electronics-e-cycle

Litter prevention

We're working with diverse partners across the state on litter prevention efforts.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/solid-waste-litter/litter/litter-prevention

Litter pickup

Statistics on Ecology-funded litter pickup programs.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/solid-waste-litter/litter/litter-pickup

Enacting waste and recycling legislation

Solid Waste Management is working to establish plans and programs created by the state legislature.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/strategic-policy-and-planning/enacting-legislation

Solar panels

Information and guidance for the photovoltaic (PV) module stewardship and takeback program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/our-recycling-programs/solar-panels

Recycle and dispose of hazardous household products

Learn how to recycle and dispose of hazardous household products properly.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/community-waste-toxics/at-home/recycling-and-disposal-guide

Mercury Education & Reduction Act (MERA)

The Mercury Education and Reduction Act (MERA) regulates the use of mercury, a dangerous metal.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/washingtons-toxics-in-products-laws/mercury-education-reduction-act

Recreational foam replacement program

Schools, gyms, and other businesses can apply to participate in our foam replacement program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/product-replacement-program/recreational-foam

Litter laws

Washington laws against littering and unsecured vehicle loads.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/solid-waste-litter/litter/litter-laws

Bisphenol thermal receipt replacement program

Businesses may qualify for reimbursement to replace bisphenol thermal receipt paper and equipment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/product-replacement-program/thermal-receipts

Mercury

We are working to prevent mercury from impacting human health and the environment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/addressing-priority-toxic-chemicals/mercury

Protecting the air and water at Hanford

We monitor cleanup efforts at Hanford to ensure clean air and water.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/nuclear-waste/hanford-cleanup/protecting-air-water

2021 session legislation

Waste and recycling laws from the 2021 session.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/strategic-policy-and-planning/enacting-legislation/2021-legislation

Recycle Right partner toolkit

Images, video, and audio for partners to support our Recycle Right outreach campaign.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/how-to-recycle/recycle-right/partner-toolkit

2021 plastics laws

A new law targeting single-use plastic establishes several new requirements.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/plastics/2021-plastic-pollution-laws

Past litter prevention efforts

We have a long history of litter prevention work.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/solid-waste-litter/litter/litter-prevention/prevention-history

Toxic chemicals in juvenile Chinook salmon

Scientists study flame retardants in Snohomish River fish to help salmon and orcas.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/toxics-studies/source-assessments/toxic-chemicals-in-chinook-salmon

Air quality oversight at Hanford

We provide permits designed to protect air quality at and around Hanford.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/nuclear-waste/hanford-cleanup/protecting-air-water/air-quality-oversight

Hanford Tri-Party Agreement

The agreement between Washington, U.S. Dept. of Energy, and the EPA to manage Hanford.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/nuclear-waste/hanford-cleanup/hanford-cleanup-process/tri-party-agreement

Studying Washington's plastics problem

We're contracting a study to assess the size of the plastics problem.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/plastics/plastics-study

Hanford Waste Treatment Plant

The Hanford Waste Treatment Plant will incorporate the worst of tank waste into glass.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/nuclear-waste/hanford-cleanup/tank-waste-management/tank-waste-treatment

PFAS at cleanup sites

Ecology requires PFAS contamination be cleaned up.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/addressing-priority-toxic-chemicals/pfas/regulating-pfas-cleanup

Fire Mountain Farms

Under the final agreed order, Fire Mountain Farms can start applying biosolids at five new sites.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/biosolids/learn-about/permit-actions/fire-mountain-farms

Preparing for oil and hazardous materials spills

Spill preparedness reduces damage to the environment, public health and safety, and the economy.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/spill-preparedness-response/preparing-for-spills

NRDAR Council restoration projects

We restore, recover, or protect natural resources and habitats affected by contamination.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/natural-resource-damage-assessment-and-restoration/nrdar-council-restoration-projects

Healthy actions – protect yourself from arsenic and lead in dirt

Healthy actions - protect you and your family from contact with arsenic and lead in dirt.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/dirt-alert-program/healthy-actions

Applying to the Voluntary Cleanup Program

Apply to the Voluntary Cleanup Program for technical assistance for cleaning up a contaminated site.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/voluntary-cleanup-program/applying

The benefits of redeveloping brownfields

Redevelopment has multiple community benefits; learn from others' successes!

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/brownfields/why-redevelop-brownfields

Health effects of arsenic and lead

Arsenic and lead are toxic metals and can be harmful to humans, especially for children.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/dirt-alert-program/health-effects-of-arsenic-and-lead

Options for contaminated site cleanup

Under Washington law, you have four options for cleaning up a site contaminated by hazardous waste.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-process/cleanup-options

Underground storage tank regulations

We updated the underground storage tank regulations, Chapter 173-360A WAC, known as the UST rule.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/underground-storage-tanks/ust-regulation-overview

Dangerous waste facility cleanup

Information about cleanup work at facilities that manage dangerous waste.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/dangerous-waste-facility-cleanup

Paying for cleanups

Cleanups can be costly. We offer grants and loans to return polluted sites to beneficial uses.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-process/paying-for-cleanups

How to sample your soil

We provide instructions on how to sample your property's soil for arsenic and lead.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/dirt-alert-program/soil-sampling

Underground Storage Tank (UST) public record

We collect data on the sources and causes of underground storage tank (UST) releases in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/underground-storage-tanks/ust-public-record

Why spills happen

Summary and analysis of the causes of oil spills in Washington

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/oil-spill-prevention/why-spills-happen-old

Eastern Washington Clean Sites Initiative

The Eastern Washington Clean Sites Initiative funds cleanups to improve residents’ quality of life.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/eastern-washington

Preventing oil spills

We have a zero spills strategy to prevent oil and hazardous substances from entering state waters.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/oil-spill-prevention/preventing-spills

Acciones saludables

Las acciones saludables son cosas sencillas que usted y su familia pueden hacer para reducir el riesgo de contacto con el arsénico, plomo y otros químicos dañinos.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/dirt-alert-program/acciones-saludables

Technical Assistance Agreements

Cleaning up multiple gasoline station sites

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/taag

Tacoma Smelter Plume project

We are managing arsenic and lead contamination risks from the former Asarco smelter in Tacoma.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/tacoma-smelter

Cleanup status

We're making progress on cleanup of contaminated sites around the Lower Duwamish Waterway.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/lower-duwamish-waterway/cleanup-status

Frequently asked questions

Do you have questions about cleanup at the UW Tacoma site? We have answers.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/uw-tacoma/common-questions

Hazardous Substance Tax

The Hazardous Substance Tax helps pay for cleanup and to prevent contaminated sites in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-process/paying-for-cleanups/hazardous-substance-tax

Soil sampling in the Tacoma Smelter Plume

Find out if you qualify for free soil sampling or how to sample your own soils.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/tacoma-smelter/soil-sampling

Budd Inlet cleanup sites

We are managing cleanups sites in the Budd Inlet area, on the Olympia waterfront.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/puget-sound/budd-inlet

Current events

Get the latest news for the University of Washington Tacoma cleanup site.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/uw-tacoma/current-events

Yard cleanup program

We are using a large part of the Asarco settlement to sample and replace soil in residential yards.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/tacoma-smelter/yard-cleanup-program

Risk modeling

Information about the model that assesses the risks of oil spills in Washington waters.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/oil-spill-prevention/safety-of-oil-transportation-act/risk-modeling

What is vapor intrusion?

Some common chemicals in groundwater can move into buildings and impact indoor air quality.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/uw-tacoma/vapor-intrusion