Shoptalk
Shoptalk is our dangerous waste and pollution prevention newsletter that provides information about training, best practices, rulemaking, and reporting deadlines. Shoptalk is published twice a year by our Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction Program.
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Read Shoptalk: Winter 2026 (PDF).
Previous issues
Shoptalk: Fall 2025
In this issue: Time to switch to RCRAInfo, The full e-Manifest Third Rule takes effect Dec. 1, Recycle, earn, and support your community with E-Cycle Washington, and PaintCare offers free large-volume pickup service.
Shoptalk: Summer 2025
In this issue: How to handle dangerous waste from 3D printing, timeline changes for e-Manifest rule, error notice for EPA's consolidated list of lists, TRI reporting reminder, our most used resources, and new or update publications.
Shoptalk: Winter 2025
In this issue: Free lightbulb recycling in Washington, emergency preparedness requirements for MQGs, dangerous waste reports are due, EPA chemical list updates, phasing out PERC, and Tier Two reporting reminder.
Shoptalk archive
Shoptalk has been published since 1991. Read more back issues of Shoptalk.
Contact information
Ruth Froese
Shoptalk Editor
ruth.froese@ecy.wa.gov