Spring 2008
Vol. 18, No. 1
Publication #08-04-001

Label your waste containers right - What's in there?

Have you ever found a "mystery" item in the back of the refrigerator?  Did you risk opening it to identify the contents or just pitch the whole thing? Refrigerator mysteries can be inconvenient, smelly, and sometimes even a little scary.  But dangerous waste "mysteries" can be expensive and  deadly.  Proper labeling of containers is vitally important.

Urban Waters Initiative New funding from the 2007 Washington legislature promises to boost clean-up and protection efforts in three of the state's key water bodies - the Lower Duwamish Waterway in South Seattle, Commencement Bay in Tacoma, and the reach of the Spokane River that flows through the city of Spokane.

Used Oil - Keep it clean and legal

Ecology dangerous waste inspectors are finding evidence of confusion about the Washington rule on used oil.  Here's some clarity.

Cooperation keeps 12,000 pounds of mercury out of the environment

In an Earth Day celebration, Ecology director Jay Manning presented Quicksilver Champion awards to 17 individuals and groups who helped prevent over 12,000 pounds of mercury from entering the environment.

Stay informed on facility changesWould you like to receive information about dangerous waste management or used oil facilities statewide?  Read all about how you can join Ecology's listserv to get notices about permits.
 

Questions and Answers:  Hazardous Waste Service Directory

Where to find a lab to test your material.  Where to find safety training.  Who might clean sumps in your area?  All this and more.