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Helpful Articles and Publications

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Chapter 173-303 WAC, Dangerous Waste Regulations
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Step by Step Fact Sheets for Hazardous Waste Generators

Step 1 -- Identify Your Waste and Generator Requirements
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Step 2 -- Obtain a RCRA Site Identification Number
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Step 3 -- Report Annually
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Step 4 -- Perform Preventative Maintenance
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Step 5 -- Properly Accumulate Hazardous Waste
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Step 6 -- Plan for Emergencies
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Step 7 -- Use Proper Containers and Manage Them Correctly
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Step 8 -- Arrange for Proper Transportation and Disposal
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Step 9 -- Manifest Shipments of Hazardous Waste
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Step 10 -- Keep Records of Hazardous Waste Activity
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Additional Publications for Hazardous Waste Generators

Moderate Risk Waste Fixed Facility Guidelines
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A Guide for Transmission Shops
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A Guide for Automotive Machine Shops
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A Guide for Automotive Repair Shops
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A Guide for Auto Body Shops
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A Guide for Radiator Shops
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Guidance Manual for Developing a Stormwater Pollution Plan for Industrial Facilities
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Guidance for Assessing and Certifying Tank Systems that Store and Treat Dangerous Waste
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A Guide for Screen Printers
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A Guide for Photo Processors
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A Guide for Lithographic Printers
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Guidance for Assessing Dangerous Waste Secondary Containment Systems
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Dry Cleaner Reference Manual - Complying with WA State and Federal Environmental Regulations
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Waste Reduction Methods for Production Painting Operations
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Evaporation: Treatment Specific Guidance
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Waste Reduction for Small Parts Washers
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Frequently Asked Questions Concerning Solvent and Cleaner Disposal
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Optimizing Your Parts Cleaning System
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Evaluation of Solvent Substitutes
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Switching to Aqueous Parts Cleaning
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Pollution Prevention Progress for 23 Washington Electroplating Facilities: An Industry Sector Report
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Solvent Substitution: Where to Find Information
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Techniques for Dust Prevention and Suppression
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Designating Dangerous Waste
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Environmental Handbook for Washington Construction Contractors: Regulatory Guidance
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A-Way With Waste
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Save Money Through Smart Machine Coolant Management
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Discussion Paper - Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) Dangerous Waste W001
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Universal Waste Rule for Batteries and Mercury-Containing Thermostats
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Paint and Coatings Manufacturing Sector: A Pollution Prevention Assessment and Guidance
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Hazardous Waste Service Providers Directory
This is an on-line interactive directory
Counting Dangerous Waste Under the Dangerous Waste Regulations
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Washington's Water Quality Management Plan to Control Nonpoint Source Pollution - Final
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2007 Coordinated Prevention Grants Guidelines
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Effective Date of the 90-day Storage (Accumulation) Requirement
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