Washington State Department of Ecology

Department of Ecology News Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Dec. 27, 1999

99-271

Contact: Tonya Wolf, hazardous waste and toxic reduction program, 360-407-6718

Dangerous waste workshops planned

OLYMPIA - The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) is conducting two full-day workshops in January to help Southwest Washington businesses manage their dangerous waste.

The workshops will provide information about appropriate handling, storage and disposal of dangerous wastes. Dangerous wastes include items such as paints, solvents or other substances that pose hazards to human health and the environment.

Each workshop will cover a variety of topics, and will include a demonstration of how to develop and electronically submit annual dangerous waste reports.

The workshops will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. as follows:

January 11	Tacoma Sheraton Tacoma Hotel Ballroom 1320 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma
January 13	Vancouver Red Lion Hotel at the Quay Centennial Center 100 Columbia St., Vancouver

The workshops also will cover how to:

Find out if you have a dangerous waste.
Reduce your regulatory requirements by generating less waste.
Manage waste properly.
Minimize the purchase of hazardous materials to avoid generating dangerous waste.
Reduce waste to increase profits.
Avoid common violations.

Small-quantity generators will be the focus of the morning session.

Ecology is offering the workshop for $40. A training manual, lunch and a certificate of participation will be provided. If space is still available on the day of the workshop, registration at the door will be $45.

To check space availability, call Tonya Wolfe at (360) 407-6718 or check Ecology’s Web site at http://www.wa.gov/ecology/hwtr/. Early payment helps ensure a reserved seat.