Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction Program

HWTR Program Archives

  • The Dangerous Waste Regulations, Chapter 173-30 
    The DW amendments are available for public review & comment until April 25, 2008.

  • After the Floods -- Dangerous Waste

    Severe flooding resulted in problems with clean-up and disposal of potentially hazardous materials. Ecology has helpful information.
  • $2.1 million has been earmarked for the Local Source Partnership 14 local governments will receive monies to hire specialists to help small businesses prevent pollution.
  • New Lean and Environment site

    Highlights work of Washington businesses using lean production methods to improve both the environment and their bottom line.
  • Governor's Award

  • 11 Washington businesses and public agencies win the 2007 Governor's Award for Pollution Prevention and Sustainable Practices.
  • New Household Toxics Website
  • Learn about chemicals and hazards like lead, mercury, and asbestos. Info for parents, pet owners, workers and others who want to protect the environment and their health.
  • Ecology's Local Source Control Partnership Program

  • is awarding money to local governments in the 12 Puget Sound counties. Funds are to be used to hire on-site technical-assistance providers to work with small businesses to keep the Sound clean. Proposals are to be submitted electronically by October 29, 2007.
  • New Rule Proposal
    Ecology is proposing a new rule excluding Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT) from the Dangerous Waste Regulations. You can review the proposed rule and provide comments through August 30, 2007.
  • DW Regulation Info
    Receive information on Dangerous Waste Rule Amendments by signing up for the FREE electronic Listserv.
  • By-Product Synergy NW Kickoff
    Find out how by-product synergy is used to identify new market opportunities, find lower cost local feed stocks and reduce costs and risks associated with wastes.
  • DW Facilities Info
    Receive information on Dangerous Waste Management or Used Oil Facilities by signing up for the FREE electronic Listserv.

 

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