Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Local solid and hazardous waste planning

Solid and hazardous waste management plans that local governments are required to submit to us.

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

Construction, demolition, and renovation companies must dispose of dangerous waste properly.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/construction-and-demolition

Aerosol cans

Learn how your business can safely handle and dispose of aerosol cans.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/aerosol-cans

Electronic waste and cathode ray tubes

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

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/electronic-waste

Dental waste

Dental offices generate dangerous waste that must be disposed of properly.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/dentists

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

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

SEPA checklist guidance, Section B: Groundwater

Guidance to complete Groundwater section for Part B of SEPA environmental checklist.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-checklist-guidance/sepa-checklist-section-b-environmental-elements/environmental-elements-3-water/environmental-elements-groundwater

Dry cleaner waste

Learn how to manage dry cleaning dangerous waste and learn about new guidance for PERC dry cleaners.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/dry-cleaners

Solid waste facility permits

Learn which facilities are required to get solid waste permits in Washington.

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

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

Hanford dangerous waste & mixed waste permits

Permits direct cleanup to protect people and the environment from dangerous waste at Hanford.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/hanford-federal-facility-permits

Designate your waste — is it dangerous?

Designation is the process of determining if a waste is dangerous waste and what the hazards are.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dangerous-waste-basics/designation

Used oil

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

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/used-oil

Nicotine and cannabis waste

Learn how your business can properly handle nicotine, vape, and cannabis waste.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/nicotine-and-cannabis-waste

Paints and coatings

Businesses that use paints and coatings must learn to properly manage and dispose of them.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/paints-coatings

Managing pharmaceutical waste

Learn how to manage waste pharmaceuticals properly to keep them out of the environment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/pharmaceutical-waste

Recycling credits

Recycling credits may affect your Pollution Prevention Plan or the Hazardous Waste Planning Fee.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/dangerous-waste-reporting-requirements/dangerous-waste-annual-report/recycling-credits

Cannabis licensing and the environment

Environmental permits may be required for cannabis growers and processors.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/guidance-for-cannabis-businesses

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

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

Fertilizers

Learn how your business can register, manage, and dispose of fertilizers properly.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/fertilizers

Water quality individual permit guidance

Guidance and resources for individual wastewater permits; limit pollution, maintain water quality.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/water-quality-permits-guidance

Frequently asked questions about pharmaceutical waste

Frequently asked questions about pharmaceutical waste and our answers.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/pharmaceutical-waste/frequently-asked-questions

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

Water rights search

Water right records can be searched on a map-based water right database.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/water-rights-search

Batteries

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

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/batteries

Empty containers

Empty product containers at your businesses may be dangerous waste.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/empty-containers

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

Label dangerous waste

Learn how to label dangerous waste containers.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dangerous-waste-basics/label-dangerous-waste

EPA guidance on managing moderate risk waste

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulatory guidance on common moderate risk waste topics.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/managing-moderate-risk-waste-guidance

Water use compliance and enforcement

Enforcing water use laws reduces conflict among competing water users and protects the resource.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/compliance-enforcement/water-use-compliance

Curtailing water use

As we do most years, we are curtailing water use around the state because of declining stream flows.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/compliance-enforcement/water-use-compliance/curtailing-water-use

Treated wood waste

Treated wood waste contains toxic chemicals that your business may need to dispose of as dangerous waste.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/treated-wood-waste

EPA guidance - HHW-type waste not exempt from non-household generators

View EPA guidance on exclusions from Household Hazardous Waste definitions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/managing-moderate-risk-waste-guidance/hhw-type-waste-not-exempt-from-non-household-g-1

Managing solar panel waste

Learn how businesses can properly manage, recycle, or dispose of end-of-life solar panels.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/solar-panel-waste

Regulating facilities that handle mixed waste in Washington State

Ecology regulates low-level mixed waste facilities in Washington.

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

Hazardous waste service providers

Learn how your business can hire a waste service provider to handle and dispose of your dangerous waste.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dispose-recycle-or-treat/hazardous-waste-service-provider

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

Overview of permitting & certifications

Find information on how to get a permit or certification from Ecology.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/overview-of-permitting

Water right permits

Use a pre-application request form before applying for a new or updated water right.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/water-right-permits

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

Winery general permit

The winery general permit helps prevent possible pollution problems from winery wastewater.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/winery-permit

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

Financing solid waste for the future

We have released several reports assessing solid waste funding mechanisms and potential alternatives.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/solid-waste-financing

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

Pharmaceutical waste codes

Find common waste codes for pharmaceutical waste.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/pharmaceutical-waste/rcra-waste-codes

Auto body shops

Learn how auto body and collision repair shops can manage common dangerous wastes.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/auto-body-shops

River & stream water quality monitoring

We monitor water quality at nearly 100 river and stream stations throughout the state.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/water-quality-monitoring

Solvent-contaminated wipes

Follow these best management practices for solvent-contaminated wipes.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/solvent-wipes