Picture taken by Kim Clark, 2009

Hazardous Waste & Toxics Reduction

Hazardous Chemicals in Your Community

  • Toxic Free Tips
    Resources for households, schools, pet owners, and others. Learn about toxic chemicals and hazardous substances. Protect the environment and your health.
  • Sustainability
    This site offers inspiration and information about some of the ways we can foster sustainable communities and natural resources within our state.
  • Mercury
    Learn more about mercury and what Washington state is doing to protect people and the environment from this potent poison.
  • Environmental Reporting Contacts
    Any environmental concern or spill can be reported 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • Local Emergency Planning Committees
    The LEPCs are responsible for developing local emergency plans and for collecting information submitted by industry which is made available to the public.
  • Pharmaceuticals in the Environment
    An overview of environmental issues regarding pharmaceutical excretion and disposal.

 

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