Washington State Department of Ecology

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Toxics Cleanup Program

TOXICS CLEANUP

Yard Sampling and Cleanup Program

Coming in 2012!

Ecology is proposing a new program that would provide free soil sampling and clean up for yards in the most highly contaminated areas  of the Tacoma Smelter Plume.

Photo: yard excavation
The most common cleanup method is digging up contaminated soil and taking it to a landfill

How to provide input

  1. Interim Action Plan Public Comment Period  – Take a look at our proposed plan for yard sampling and cleanup and send us your questions or comments.
  2. Program Design – In 2012, we will design the program and hold another comment period. This is also a good time to give input, especially if you live in one of the areas the program will cover.

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