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Publications produced and/or used by the Hazardous Waste Management Program are Listed below in two sections. The upper section lists the titles. Click on a title and you will be taken to the lower section, which displays the abstract and where electronic and print versions of the publication may be found.

Business

General Top
 

Asbestos

 

Empty containers

 

Hazardous Waste Directory ("Yellow Book")

 

Labeling Waste

 

Manifests and shipping papers: what small businesses need to know

 

Mercury in King County

 

Preventing spills: how to store materials so spills don't happen

 

Sewer System Disposal Guidelines in King County

 

Small Quantity Generator Oily Waste Water Management Study: Executive Summary

 

Small Quantity Generator Oily Wastewater Management Study

 

Underground tanks

 

Waste Designation, Testing, and Profiling

All businesses Top
 

2008 Pilot Project - Frequently Asked Questions: Small Business Hazardous Waste at Household Hazardous Waste Facilities in King County

 

Business Disposal Pilot Form: Hazardous Materials Disposal Manifest/Receipt

 

Chemicals of Concern in King County

 

New Pilot Project 2008! Small Business Hazardous Waste Disposal

 

Recycling Mercury Lamps

 

Research Report on Business Recognition Programs

 

Take It Back Network -- Recycle your fluorescent bulbs and tubes.

Auto Repair & Service Top
 

Antifreeze Recycling

 

Auto Repair Industry Evaluation Report

 

Autobody Project Report: Final Report

 

Automotive Mercury Switch Removal Programs

 

Characterization of the Waste of Aqueous Parts Washer Cabinets

 

Characterization Study of Used Antifreeze Recycler Filters

 

Characterization Study of Used Antifreeze Recycler Filters, Part II

Autobody Repair & Painting Top
 

Autobody Paint Booth Arrestor Filter Waste Characterization

 

Autobody Paint Booth Filters: Are They Hazardous?

 

Autobody Pollution Prevention: Tips from King County Autobody Shops

 

Autobody Project Evaluation

 

Autobody Project Report: Final Report

 

Autobody Waste Characterization: Autobody Waste Followup Sampling Report

 

Autobody Waste Characterization: Managing Autobody Sanding Dust, Masking Waste and Paint Booth Filters

 

Waterborne Coatings and the Autobody Shop: A Status Report

Boatyards and marinas Top
 

Maritime Industrial Waste Project: Reduction of Toxicant Pollution from the Maritime Industry in Puget Sound

Childcare Top
 

Child Care Assessment Data Analysis, Final Report

 

Get the Lead Out - Protect the Children in Your Care

Dentists Top
 

Dental Office Waste Stream Characterization Study

 

Dental Office Waste Stream Characterization Study: Executive Summary

 

Handling dental waste: 2007 Edition

 

King County Dental Project: Pollution Prevention Through Educational Outreach

 

Management of Hazardous Dental Wastes in King County, 1991-2000

 

Mercury In Waste Dental Amalgam: Why Is It Still a Problem?

Dry cleaning Top
 

Dry cleaning in King County: should you switch from 'perc'?

 

Dry Cleaning Industry Evaluation Report

Government Agencies Top
 

Automotive Mercury Switch Removal Programs

 

Chemicals of Concern in King County

 

Mercury Lamp Drum-Top Crusher Study

 

Research Report on Business Recognition Programs

HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) Top
 

Freon (CFCs)

 

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Contractors and Mercury Thermostats

 

Mercury Thermostat Recycling in King County

 

Quicksilver Project

 

Summary Report: Mercury Thermostats in Commercial Buildings in King County

Laboratories Top
 

Chemical Vignettes

 

Formaldehyde management in King County: dissecting the options

 

Laboratory Waste Management Guide

Landscaping, Nurseries & Related Services Top
 

Grow Smart, Grow Safe

 

How to Choose a Landscape Company

Machine shops Top
 

Do your fluids contain chlorine?

 

Get your fluids to last longer and stay cleaner

 

Machine Shop Best Management Practices and Pollution Prevention

 

Metal Fabricator and Equipment Manufacturer Sector Selection

Medical Offices, Clinics & Services Top
 

Mercury in Healthcare Facilities

 

Reduce the Risk of Mercury-Containing Sphygmomanometers

Medical/Health Care Top
 

Comment on EPA's 2003-2008 Strategic Plan

 

Companies that Take Back Unwanted Pharmaceuticals: A Directory of 'Reverse Distributors' Serving King County

 

Pharmaceutical Reverse Distributor Survey

 

Pharmaceutical Waste Bibliography

 

Pharmaceutical Waste Survey

 

Resource Directory for the Management of Pharmaceuticals in King County

Nail salons Top
 

Nail Polish Remover Waste Characterization

 

Nail Salons: How to Handle Nail Salon Waste in King County

 

Nail Salons: How to Handle Nail Salon Waste in King County (Vietnamese translation)

 

Vietnamese Healthy Nail Salon Project

 

Vietnamese Healthy Nail Salon Project (Vietnamese Translation)

Painting Top
 

Empty paint cans

 

Guidelines for Working with Lead-Based Paint in Washington State

 

Lead-based paint and paint removal

 

Leftover paint

 

Paint Wastes

Pharmaceutical Top
 

Companies that Take Back Unwanted Pharmaceuticals: A Directory of 'Reverse Distributors' Serving King County

 

Pharmaceutical Reverse Distributor Survey

 

Pharmaceutical Waste Bibliography

 

Pharmaceutical Waste Survey

Property management Top
 

Contractors and Hazardous Waste

 

Lead-Based Paint: Guidelines for Renting, Buying and Selling Residential Property in Washington State

 

Property manager's problem waste checklist

 

Property managers: Do you lease shop space to small businesses?

 

Soil and Site Contamination

 

Summary Report: Mercury Thermostats in Commercial Buildings in King County

Real Estate Top
 

Lead-Based Paint: Guidelines for Renting, Buying and Selling Residential Property in Washington State

Recycling & Disposal Services Top
 

2008 Pilot Project - Frequently Asked Questions: Small Business Hazardous Waste at Household Hazardous Waste Facilities in King County

 

Business Disposal Pilot Form: Hazardous Materials Disposal Manifest/Receipt

 

Mercury Lamp Drum-Top Crusher Study

 

New Pilot Project 2008! Small Business Hazardous Waste Disposal

Regulatory agencies Top
 

Mercury Lamp Drum-Top Crusher Study

 

Summary Report: Mercury Thermostats in Commercial Buildings in King County

Restaurants Top
 

A Pocket Guide to Best Management Practices for Restaurant Grease

Schools Top
 

Chemical Vignettes

 

Formaldehyde management in King County: dissecting the options

 

Laboratory Waste Management Guide

Veterinary Hospitals & Clinics Top
 

Companies that Take Back Unwanted Pharmaceuticals: A Directory of 'Reverse Distributors' Serving King County

     

EnviroStars

Landscaping, Nurseries & Related Services Top
 

How to Choose a Landscape Company

     

Household

General Top
 

2007 Household Hazardous Waste Survey: Summary Report

 

Asbestos

 

Healthy Home Tips

 

Household Hazardous Waste Survey: Summary Report

 

Household Hazardous Wastemobile On-site Education Program 2006 Annual Report

 

Mercury in King County

 

Safe Shopper's Card - Fruits and Vegetables

 

Take It Back Network: Recycle your unwanted electronics

 

Underground tanks

 

Weed and Feed: Four Reasons to Kick the Habit

 

What do I do with my household hazardous waste?

Government Agencies Top
 

Disposal of Medications from Residential Consumers: Issues, barriers and opportunities

 

Household Hazardous Wastemobile: 2005 Annual Report

 

Pharmaceuticals from Households: A Return Mechanism (PH:ARM), Executive Summary

HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) Top
 

Freon (CFCs)

 

Mercury Thermostat Recycling in King County

Landscaping, Nurseries & Related Services Top
 

Grow Smart, Grow Safe

 

How to Choose a Landscape Company

Lawn and Garden Top
 

Home Gardeners Guide to Soils and Fertilizers

 

King County Pesticide Survey Summary Report: March 2000

Medical/Health Care Top
 

Disposal of Medications from Residential Consumers: Issues, barriers and opportunities

 

Pharmaceuticals from Households: A Return Mechanism (PH:ARM), Executive Summary

Painting Top
 

Guidelines for Working with Lead-Based Paint in Washington State

Pharmaceutical Top
 

Disposal of Medications from Residential Consumers: Issues, barriers and opportunities

 

Pharmaceuticals from Households: A Return Mechanism (PH:ARM), Executive Summary

Property management Top
 

Lead-Based Paint: Guidelines for Renting, Buying and Selling Residential Property in Washington State

Real Estate Top
 

Lead-Based Paint: Guidelines for Renting, Buying and Selling Residential Property in Washington State

Regulatory agencies Top
 

Disposal of Medications from Residential Consumers: Issues, barriers and opportunities

 

Pharmaceuticals from Households: A Return Mechanism (PH:ARM), Executive Summary

Seattle Top
 

The Environmental Justice Needs Assessment Project 2002-2003 Report

     

Interagency collaborative activities

General Top
 

Household Hazardous Wastemobile On-site Education Program 2006 Annual Report

Childcare Top
 

Child Care Assessment Data Analysis, Final Report

HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) Top
 

Summary Report: Mercury Thermostats in Commercial Buildings in King County

Property management Top
 

Summary Report: Mercury Thermostats in Commercial Buildings in King County

Regulatory agencies Top
 

Summary Report: Mercury Thermostats in Commercial Buildings in King County

Seattle Top
 

The Environmental Justice Needs Assessment Project 2002-2003 Report

     

IPM

General Top
 

2007 Household Hazardous Waste Survey: Summary Report

Integrated Pest Management, IPM Top
 

A Status Report on the Implementation of the King County IPM Executive Order

 

Final Report of the Tri-County IPM Technical Group

 

Integrated Pest Management In King County Government: A status report for 2001 on the implementation of the King County IPM executive order.

 

Integrated Pest Management In King County Government: A status report through the year 2000 on the implementation of the King County IPM executive order.

 

King County Guidelines for IPM

 

King County Model Policy for IPM.

 

Preliminary Evaluation of Pesticides Used by the City of Seattle

 

Preliminary Evaluation of Pesticides: Listed by product name

 

Requests for Use of Tier 1 Products in 2000: Herbicides

 

Requests For Use of Tier 1 Products in 2000: Insecticides

 

Requests for Use of Tier 1 Products in 2001: Herbicides

 

Requests For Use of Tier 1 Products in 2002: Herbicides

 

Requests For Use of Tier 1 Products in 2003: Herbicides

 

Tier Table Assignments: Fungicides

 

Tier Table Assignments: Herbicides

 

Tier Table Assignments: Insecticides

 

Tier Table Assignments: Other

 

Tri-County IPM Guidelines for Landscape Management

 

Tri-County IPM Technical Group: Final Report

 

Tri-County Model IPM Policy

Schools