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The following information is based on the Hazardous Waste Reduction Act Focus Sheet, Department of Ecology Publication # F-WRRLC-91-111, Revised 3/96.
The Legislature passed the Hazardous Waste Reduction Act in 1990. Chapter 70.95C of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) establishes state policies and goals that encourage the reduction of hazardous substance use and the generation of hazardous waste. The law achieves its goals by requiring certain hazardous waste generators and hazardous substance users to prepare plans for voluntarily reducing hazardous substance use and hazardous waste generation.
In addition, the act allows Ecology to collect two fees.
Pollution Prevention Plans are required from
businesses that generate more than 2,640 pounds of hazardous waste a year, or
businesses required to report their toxic chemical releases under the 1986 Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) Title III, Section 313.
Planners are required to develop performance goals and report annually to Ecology on their progress.
Facilities submitting Pollution Prevention Plans pay a variable amount Planning Fee.
Ecology has developed a planning guide entitled Pollution Prevention Planning Guidance Manual, Publication #91-2 Revised, September 1996, available from the regional offices listed below.
Pollution Prevention Plan regulations are found in Chapter 173-307 of the Washington Administrative Code (referred to as the WAC).
Refer to Ch. 173–307 WAC Exit Ecology for the actual regulations. A hard copy is also available from (360) 407-6038.
Hazardous Waste Fee regulations are found in Chapter 173-305 of the Washington Administrative Code (referred to as the WAC).
Refer to Ch. 173–305 WAC Exit Ecology for the actual regulations. A hard copy is also available from (360) 407-6038.
Ecology’s Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction Program staff can provide all businesses with advice and consultation on waste reduction and hazardous substance use reduction techniques.
Toxics Reduction Specialists can suggest the best way for you to reduce the amount of hazardous waste generated by your business. They can also help prepare or modify pollution prevention plans, executive summaries and annual progress reports.
Hazardous Waste Specialists offer sound advice on how to stay in compliance with the Dangerous Waste Regulations.
For Pollution Prevention Planning
For Hazardous Waste Education
For Dangerous Waste Information
Questions about particular dangerous wastes or their management?
Call Ecology at one of the following numbers and ask to speak to a hazardous waste or pollution prevention specialist:
Regional telecommunications devices for the deaf (TDD) numbers are
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