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In addition to the Washington State Dangerous Waste Regulations, other state and local regulations pertain to hazardous materials and hazardous wastes. Sometimes the regulations seem contradictory or confusing. If that is the case, try calling the agencies involved to come up with a workable solution. The following explains who to call for information on regulations related to hazardous materials and wastes: |
Air quality
The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA) at (206) 343-8800 and the state Department of Ecology at (425) 649-7000 administer local and state air emission regulations. |
Community right-to-know
Call the Department of Ecology's Hazardous Substances Information Line at (800) 633-7585 to find out if community right-to-know requirements apply to your business. |
Department of Ecology
The Department of Ecology enforces state dangerous waste regulations and other state environmental laws. Call the Northwest Regional Office at (425) 649-7000. |
Fire safety
Local fire departments implement local fire codes governing the storage and preventing spills (PDF, 901 KB) of hazardous materials. PDF files require Adobe Acrobat Reader Software. |
Garbage and Landfill disposal
Public Health - Seattle & King County implements regulations governing the handling and disposal of solid waste throughout King County. Certain wastes require a written permit for disposal. Waste characterization forms and more information are online, or call the Waste Characterization Program at (206) 296-4633 or email them at wastecp@kingcounty.gov for help. |
Septic systems
Public Health - Seattle & King County implements regulations governing septic systems. For King County, call the Eastgate Office at (206) 296-4932. |
Sewer discharges
King County Industrial Waste or your local sewer agency implements regulations governing what can go into the sanitary sewer. Call Industrial Waste at (206) 263-3000 or your local sewer utility regarding discharge information and obtaining approval to discharge. |
Spills
Spills that are a fire or safety hazard: 911
If the spill could reach storm drains, surface water or groundwater contact Washington State Department of Ecology at: (425) 649-7000
For spills on shipping lanes: U.S. Coast Guard (800) 424-8802 |
Storm drains, run-off and water quality
Check with your city government (if incorporated) or King County Department of Natural Resources at (206) 296-6519 (if unincorporated King County) for information related to water quality protection. |
Transporting hazardous materials
The state Department of Ecology at (425) 649-7000 implements regulations governing the transportation of hazardous wastes. The federal Department of Transportation, through the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission at (360) 753-6423, regulates the transport of hazardous materials and wastes. |
Worker safety
Call the state Department of Labor and Industries, Industrial Safety and Health Division, Seattle office at (206) 515-2800 for information about worker safety. |
