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The Pollution Prevention Planning Fee formula considers the pounds of hazardous waste generated from the Dangerous Waste Annual Report and any pounds of releases from the Toxic Release Inventory (Form R) Report.
The fee calculation counts recurrent manifested hazardous waste, less recycling credits, and any toxic releases reported on the 2009 Form R. The statewide rate per pound is currently $0.11056.
If a hazardous waste management facility or Treatment, Storage, Disposal, and Recycling (TSDR) facility recycles your waste, you may be eligible for recycling credits. Ask your TSDR. See the page on recycling credits for more information.
Other types of waste that are not counted include:
No one facility pays more than that year’s fee cap, based by the legislature on the rate of inflation. Total revenues to the Pollution Prevention Planning program from these fees may not exceed another cap. This year, the caps are:
For questions on the Pollution Prevention Planning Fee, including calculations and caps, email Ms. Bert Ponton or call (360) 407-6731.
Pollution Prevention Planning Fee
Who Pays the Pollution Prevention Planning Fee?
Pollution Prevention Planning Fee Focus Sheet
Pollution Prevention Technical Assistance Services
Frequently Asked Questions on Recycling Credits
Beyond Waste Issue Paper: Fee Systems
Chapter 173-307 WAC, Pollution Prevention Plans
Chapter 173-305 WAC, Hazardous Waste Fees
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