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Solid waste is discarded material that is not intended for another use. Waste management in Washington relies on partnerships between state and local governments, and the private sector. County governments and local health departments develop solid waste regulations and management plans. Ecology's Solid Waste Management program supports local governments with technical assistance and guidance.
Solid waste is discarded material that is not intended for another use. Waste management in Washington relies on partnerships between state and local governments, and the private sector. County governments and local health departments develop solid waste regulations and management plans. Ecology's Solid Waste Management program supports local governments with technical assistance and guidance.

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12 million pounds
This summer, Ecology, the Washington State Department of Transportation and the Washington State Patrol are working together to get the word out about litter prevention.
What You Can Do
$500,000 to help beat back the recycling crisis
Ecology’s Recycling Development Center has awarded $504,073 to 10 local governments and one university to help develop and grow markets for recycled materials.
What We Do
30 ways to reduce food waste in Washington
The Use Food Well Washington Plan holds 30 recommendations to reduce food waste and create a more resilient food system.
What We Do
Despite challenges, recycling is still the right thing to do – for the environment and the economy

As the nation prepares to celebrate America Recycles Day on Nov. 15, remember the environmental and economic value that recycling brings, and see available online resources.

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Recycle Right: How empty is empty enough? How clean is clean enough? How dry is dry enough?
Recyclables need to be empty, clean, and dry in order to preserve their value as a recycled commodity.
What You Can Do
Ecology's brushes with the famous
A brief list of some famous people Ecology has worked with over the past 50 years.
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Earth Day 2022: Less is more
Invest in our planet is the theme for Earth Day 2022. We're investing in the planet by taking out and keeping out litter, plastics, and food waste.
What You Can Do
$84,000 to 20 waste reduction projects
Through the Waste Not Washington program, we awarded more than $84,000 to 20 waste reduction projects.
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Ecology Youth Corps get it done!
Ecology Youth Corps across Washington wrapped up their season this week after picking up more than a million pounds of litter.
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Let's talk science: Elements of fire suppression at Pasco Landfill
Since June, contractors have taken several measures to extinguish a fire in a localized portion of the Pasco Sanitary Landfill in Franklin County.
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