Regulations & Permits
Use this portal to filter and search for all of our regulatory information.
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.
Douglas County solid waste service level ordinance
A sample ordinance from Douglas County outlining minimum service levels for solid waste.
https://ecology.wa.gov/douglas-county-solid-waste-service-level-ordinance
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
Air Liquide Hydrogen Plant, Anacortes
We regulate water and hazardous waste activities at the Air Liquide hydrogen plant in Anacortes.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/air-liquide
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
Aquatic Noxious Weed Control General Permit
We issue this general permit to manage freshwater and marine noxious weeds in Washington.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/aquatic-pesticide-permits/aquatic-noxious-weed-control
Aquatic Plant & Algae Management General Permit
This permit covers the in-water and shoreline management of plants, algae, and phosphorus.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/aquatic-pesticide-permits/aquatic-plant-algae-management
Irrigation System Aquatic Weed Control permit
This permit regulates the use of pesticides to manage plant and algae growth in irrigation systems.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/aquatic-pesticide-permits/irrigation-system-aquatic-weed-control
Zostera japonica management on commercial clam beds in Willapa Bay General Permit
This permit allows the use of an herbicide to control non-native eelgrass in Willapa Bay.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/aquatic-pesticide-permits/zostera-japonica-eelgrass-management
Aquatic Mosquito Control General Permit
This permit allows the use of insecticides to control mosquitoes.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/aquatic-pesticide-permits/aquatic-mosquito-control
A User's Guide to Compost: The Beauty of Your Lawn and Garden Blossoms from the Soil
A composting guide aimed at homeowners.
https://ecology.wa.gov/a-user-s-guide-to-compost-the-beauty-of-your-lawn
Building Soil: Guidelines and Resources for Implementing Soil Quality and Depth BMP T5.13
Best management practices for composting and soil management.
https://ecology.wa.gov/building-soil-guidelines-and-resources-for-implem
Feedstocks composted 2010 - 2016
Excel file showing feedstocks composted (tons) 2010-16.
https://ecology.wa.gov/feedstocks-composted-chart-2010-15-plain-text
Food composted chart plain text - 2010-15
Excel file version of food composted chart for 2010-15
https://ecology.wa.gov/food-composted-chart-plain-text-2010-15
Organics Management Local Government Requirements Workbook
This spreadsheet contains Ecology's workbook for local governments outlining compliance requirements for Washington's organics management laws.
https://ecology.wa.gov/organics-management-local-government-requirements-workbook
KeepingYourBeachClean
An infographic with tips on how to keep your beach clean.
https://ecology.wa.gov/beach-infographic-print-version
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