Asbestos
copy availability:	electronic copy (pdf, 114 KB)
abstract:	Asbestos poses a health risk if disturbed and inhaled. Asbestos is commonly found in popcorn ceilings, furnace and plumbing insulation, siding and floor tiles. This fact sheet describes how asbestos is regulated and what is required in the removal of asbestos.

Empty containers
copy availability:	electronic copy (pdf, 185 KB)
abstract:	Special definitions apply to "containers" and "empty". This fact sheet describes how to handle empty containers, including aerosol cans and containers that held hazardous waste. It also discusses proper storage and transport of empty containers. Formerly titled,"How to handle empty containers".

Labeling Waste
copy availability:	electronic copy (pdf, 188 KB)
abstract:	Labels provide vital information about chemical hazards and help prevent accidents and improper disposal of "unknown" wastes. This fact sheet tells how to segregate and store wastes and how to properly label them. It provides information about shipping label requirements, requirements for Universal Wastes and addresses common labeling problems--and solutions.

Manifests and shipping papers: what small businesses need to know
copy availability:	electronic copy (pdf, 171 KB)
abstract:	Hazardous waste manifests and shipping papers help a business track hazardous waste from cradle to grave, that is, from the point of generation to ultimate disposal. This paperwork provides an important record of waste disposal. The fact sheet describes requirements for using a manifest and other types of shipping paperwork and provides other tips on creating a safe paper trail.

Mercury in Healthcare Facilities
copy availability:	electronic copy (pdf, 175 KB)
abstract:	This fact sheet describes the mercury-containing equipment and products (sphygmomanometers, thermometers, fluorescents, lab chemicals) that may be found in healthcare facilities and describes how to dispose of these. It also describes how to manage mercury spills.

Mercury in King County
copy availability:	electronic copy (pdf, 437 KB) To request a printed copy of the report, contact Alice Chapman at alice.chapman@kingcounty.gov or 206-263-3058.
abstract:	Mercury sources (amount in use, disposed or released) in King County were quantified. Alternatives, risks, regulations and tools were explored to recommend future mercury reduction activities for the LHWMP. Batteries, crematoria, dental office amalgam, electronic products, lamps, P-traps, pipes & plumbing, float switches, vehicle switches, fever thermometers and wall thermostats were researched in detail.

Pesticides in selected streams in the Puget Sound Basin
copy availability:	Web page/site: USGS Puget Sound Basin: Pesticides in Selected Small Streams in the Puget Sound Basin, 1987-1995
abstract:	Pesticides in the aquatic environment are a concern because of possible effects on fish, wildlife, and human health. From 1987 to 1995, Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) conducted studies to assess the occurrence of pesticides in streams and streambed sediments in the Puget Sound Basin. Most samples were collected from small streams and sloughs (none were sources of drinking water) during the spring and summer, when pesticides were most likely to have been recently applied and therefore be detected. This fact sheet summarizes data from several of these studies.

Preventing spills: how to store materials so spills don't happen
copy availability:	electronic copy (pdf, 900 kb)
abstract:	This comprehensive guide to spill prevention addresses: setting up an accumulation area, secondary containment for tanks and containers, diagrams and examples, and routine inspections.

Reduce the Risk of Mercury-Containing Sphygmomanometers
copy availability:	electronic copy (pdf, 171 KB)
abstract:	This fact sheet discusses the ban on the sale of mercury-containing sphygmomanometers in Washington State, describes how to dispose of mercury sphygmomanometers and tells where to purchase non-mercury instruments. It also provides information about managing mercury spills.

Sewer System Disposal Guidelines in King County
copy availability:	electronic copy (pdf, 200 KB)
abstract:	This fact sheet lists discharge limits for wastewaters discharged to the sewer system. Wastewater characteristics, hazardous waste criteria, toxicity, heavy metals and some organic chemicals are included.

Small Quantity Generator Oily Waste Water Management Study: Executive Summary
copy availability:	electronic copy
abstract:	The LHWMP encounters oily wastewater and oil/water separators in small quantity generator shops. Businesses have concerns about the high costs of installing oil/water separators, what type of oil/water separators to use, what wastes are effectively treated in oil/water separators, maintenance and regulatory compliance. This report summarizes research into the functions, performance and maintenance requirements of the various separator designs.

Small Quantity Generator Oily Wastewater Management Study
copy availability:	electronic copy (pdf, 398 KB) To have a printed copy of the report mailed to you, please contact Alice Chapman at alice.chapman@kingcounty.gov or 206-263-3058.
abstract:	The LHWMP encounters oily wastewater and oil/water separators in the small quantity generator shops we visit. Businesses have concerns about the high costs of installing oil/water separators, what type of oil/water separators to use, what wastes are effectively treated in oil/water separators, maintenance and regulatory compliance. This report summarizes research into the functions, performance and maintenance requirements of the various separator designs.

Underground tanks
copy availability:	electronic copy (pdf, 150 KB)
abstract:	Different regulations apply to the removal of Heating Oil Tanks and Underground Storage Tanks. This fact sheet describes the differences between these tanks and outlines the regulations that pertain to each. It also discusses how to deal with spills from underground tanks.

Waste Designation, Testing, and Profiling
copy availability:	electronic copy (pdf, 190 KB)
abstract:	A business can't comply with hazardous waste regulations unless it knows exactly what kind of waste has been generated. This fact sheet provides some simple steps for identifying waste and describes the difference between waste "designation", "profiling" and "testing." It also discusses how to manage unidentifed or "unknown" wastes.

Waste Reduction for Small Parts Washers
copy availability:	Web page/site: WA State Department of Ecology: Waste Reduction for Small Parts Washers
abstract:	This Fact Sheet is for businesses that use small parts washers. It offers solvent substitutions and operations changes to minimize the generation of hazardous waste.

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A guide to WISHA (Washington industrial safety &health act)
copy availability:	Web page/site: WA State Department of Labor and Industries: A Guide to WISHA
abstract:	Pamphlet/booklet: Provides an overview of the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA), worker and employer rights and responsibilities, and consultation and compliance services L&I provides. NOTE: Pages 4 and 8 and back cover updated March 2009 to reflect the change in hospitalization reporting requirement that took effect April 2008. Available in both English and Spanish.

Business Disposal Pilot Form: Hazardous Materials Disposal Manifest/Receipt
copy availability:	electronic copy (pdf, 600 KB)
abstract:	The Business Disposal Pilot Form is for businesses participating in the Pilot providing no-cost disposal of small business waste at household hazardous waste facilities in King County. The 2-part form lists wastes disposed, generator information and certification.

Chemicals of Concern in King County
copy availability:	electronic copy (pdf, 230 KB)
abstract:	The Technical Assistance and Pollution Prevention team (TAP2) of the Local Hazardous Waste Management Program researched chemicals considered to present high environmental and human health concerns in King County and the Puget Sound region. Information gathered in this project will used for strategic planning efforts within LHWMP—that is, to help prioritize and address priority pollutants within King County. The “Chemicals of Concern in King County” report lists the chemicals of concern (COCs) according to those surveyed (public agencies and non-profit organizations in King County and the Puget Sound region). It also includes research on pollutants listed under other efforts, such as State Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxin (PBT) programs, as well as emerging high priority pollutants.

Discharging Industrial Wastewater in King County
copy availability:	Web page/site: King County Industrial Waste Program: Discharging Industrial Waste in King County
abstract:	When your business properly disposes of wastewater, the Puget Sound region benefits from cleaner water and reduced wastewater treatment costs. This brochure will provide you with general guidelines for discharging industrial wastewater into the sanitary sewer system in the King County service area and parts of Snohomish County. Our goal is to help you conduct your business while you comply with the regulations.

Environmental services directory for Washington State
copy availability:	Web page/site: Environmental Services Directory for Washington State
abstract:	The Environmental Services Directory for Washington State is a business-to-business directory of environmental services, products, and information sources available in Washington State. First published in 1990, it has been on the Internet since 2001 and is consistently top ranked in online searches for environmental services in Washington State. This frequently updated directory lists more than 500 companies, organizations and individuals in more than 100 categories.

EnviroStars: People want to know….. Are you certified yet?
copy availability:	electronic copy (pdf, 1 MB)
abstract:	The EnviroStars program is introduced with program requirements, rating system and benefits of becoming certified explained. The brochure content is relevant to businesses in King County and other Puget Sound EnviroStar counties.

EnviroStars-Certified Green Business Directory, 2009
copy availability:	Print copies are available by contacting Laurel Tomchick at laurel.tomchick@kingcounty.gov or 206-263-3063. Help us distribute the Directory by taking copies to your community event, local libraries, and other outreach events.
abstract:	EnviroStars is an environmental certification program that provides a proactive way to influence our quality of life in the Pacific Northwest - where residents and businesses place a high value on protecting natural resources. The Green Business Directory lists over 600 EnviroStars certified businesses in Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Pierce and Whatcom counties. Using the directory helps you make greener, healthier choices; the legacy we hand-off to future generations.

Focus on Flooding Prevention
copy availability:	Web page/site: WA State Department of Ecology: Focus on Flooding Prevention
abstract:	If you have an underground fuel storage tank and you live below the Howard Hanson Dam in the Green River Valley, your tank system may be at higher risk for damage during the coming flood season (roughly October through March). The King County Flood Control District has warned residents, businesses and farms below the Howard Hanson Dam to prepare now for a higher risk of flooding.

Hazardous Waste Directory ("Yellow Book") 2009
copy availability:	electronic copy (pdf, 1.0 MB) Web page/site: Hazardous Waste Management Program: Waste Directory (pdf, 1.0 MB) The Waste Directory is available as a print publication. Print copies can be requested by email (haz.waste@kingcounty.gov), or phone (206-263-8899).
abstract:	The "Yellow Book" Waste Directory is a practical tool for facilities that need help managing their hazardous waste. It tells how and where to dispose of hazardous waste, with specific guidance and vendors for each waste. However, the directory does not list all potential vendors nor does listing constitute an endorsement of the vendor. General information about hazardous waste regulations is also included: protecting yourself by making sure the vendors you hire are responsible, related laws and regulations, preventing spills, labeling wastes, manifests and shipping papers. Resources for getting more help are also provided.

Hazardous Waste Services
copy availability:	electronic copy (pdf, 190 KB)
abstract:	The Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County provides many services for residents, business and agencies. This quick reference sheet lists hazardous waste services and contact information.

IMEX and SKIER
copy availability:	electronic copy (pdf, 32 KB)
abstract:	The fact sheet is an invitation to businesses and others to turn wastes into business opportunities. The Industrial Materials Exchange (IMEX) is a free service to find markets for industrial byproducts, surplus and waste. The Seattle-King County Industrial Ecology Roundtable (SKIER) is a forum for sharing information and project collaboration to establish an industrial ecology ethic and culture of sustainability for King County.

On-site distillation: a guide for choosing & operating an On-Site Distillation Unit…
copy availability:	Web page/site: WA State Department of Ecology: On-Site Distillation
abstract:	This guide discusses some important points about choosing and operating a distillation unit to reclaim your spent solvent.

Pilot Project: Small Business Hazardous Waste Disposal
copy availability:	electronic copy (pdf, 650 KB)
abstract:	This detailed, full-color fact sheet describes the pilot project for small business hazardous waste disposal in King County. Certain businesses meeting necessary criteria may dispose of their business waste at the houshold hazardous waste sites.

Preparing For Floods: King County Businesses Reducing Hazardous Materials
copy availability:	electronic copy (pdf, 176 KB)
abstract:	Most businesses have chemicals or materials that can contaminate flood waters and can be hazardous to you, your employees or the environment. Business owners are liable for any contamination and clean-up caused by products or waste; which can be very expensive and complicated. Reduce your risk by keeping only small stocks of hazardous materials on site. This brochure provides tips for reducing your liability.

Recycling Mercury Lamps
copy availability:	electronic copy (pdf, 214 KB)
abstract:	This fact sheet provides information for businesses and contractors about how and why to recycle fluorescent lamps and ballasts.

Research Report on Business Recognition Programs
copy availability:	electronic copy (pdf, 566 KB) For a printed copy of this report, please contact Laurel Tomchick at laurel.tomchick@kingcounty.gov or 206-263-3063.
abstract:	This report examines the use of public recognition as an incentive to environmental responsibility among businesses. Based on this research, the report gave justification and recommendations for a business recognition program (EnviroStars) to be designed for the LHWMP. Research included a study of 20 other business recognition programs, feedback from King County businesses and consumers, agency and government documents on waste reduction planning, and comments from the LHWMP staff and Citizens Water Quality Advisory Committee (CWQAC). Because the report was published in 1994, contact information for 20 recognition programs surveyed (see Appendix A) is now out of date. Laurel Tomchick at 206-263-3063 or laurel.tomchick@kingcounty.gov, can provide current program contacts.

Take It Back Network -- Recycle your fluorescent bulbs and tubes.
copy availability:	electronic copy (pdf, 103 KB)
abstract:	Look here for a list of fluorescent lamp recycling locations including types of lamps accepted, hours, phone number, address etc. Also find quick recycling instructions and a summary of disposal regulations.

What is a small quantity generator?
copy availability:	Web page/site: WA State Department of Ecology: What is a Small Quantity Generator? Your Regulatory Status Under the Dangerous Waste Regulations
abstract:	This brochure offers an overview of the standards that apply to small quantity generators. It also lists resources that can offer help.

Workers' Guide to Hazardous Chemicals: Understanding the Right-to-Know Law-English/Spanish (Guía del trabajador para el uso de químicos peligrosos: Comprendiendo la Ley del derecho a saber)
copy availability:	Web page/site: WA State Department of Labor and Industries: Workers' Guide to Hazardous Chemicals: Understanding the Right-to-Know Law-English/Spanish (Guía del trabajador para el uso de químicos peligrosos: Comprendiendo la Ley del derecho a saber)
abstract:	Pamphlet/booklet: Explains Washington's chemical hazard communication standard, which requires employers to inform their employees about hazardous chemicals in the workplace and to train them in their proper use.

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Antifreeze Recycling
copy availability:	electronic copy (pdf, 168 KB)
abstract:	This fact sheets describes the regulatory and environmental benefits of recycling antifreeze and provides Washington State requirements for recycling spent antifreeze.

Auto Repair Industry Evaluation Report
copy availability:	electronic copy (pdf, 891 KB)
abstract:	The Local Hazardous Waste Management Program (LHWMP) inspected 981 auto repair businesses located throughout King County, Washington between January 1, 2000 and August 31, 2001. Field investigators conducted site visits with a primary emphasis on providing technical assistance in the management and disposal of hazardous materials. Other issues related to health and worker safety were also covered as part of the inspection process. If an initial visit revealed an area of concern, follow-up visits were conducted to help track the behavior change improvements made by the business. Four hundred and ninety-seven (497) visits revealed that many auto repair businesses complied with all items that were part of the initial inspection process and did not require a follow-up visit. Four hundred and eighty-four (484) follow-up visits to the remaining businesses revealed that many of the non-compliance issues identified on the initial inspection had been corrected and the recommended best management practices (BMP's) provided by field staff were adopted. Information was collected about the disposal practices of all dangerous wastes generated by the business, secondary containment for wastes, manifests and receipts for disposal of wastes, spill materials and procedures for accidental spills, and proper labeling of wastes. Complaint calls were investigated that dealt with the alleged illegal discharges of hazardous wastes to storm drains. Significant improvements were made by the businesses in each of these areas.

Autobody Project Report: Final Report
copy availability:	electronic copy (pdf, 310 KB)
abstract:	This report describes the Hazardous Waste Management Program’s educational efforts to protect public health and the environment within the autobody shop industry by the proper management of hazardous waste and it provides recommendations to improve the Program's services for future activities to priority industries. From 2003 through 2004, investigators revisited autobody shops to focus on reducing halogenated organic hydrocarbons (HOCs) while continuing to educate the industry on minimizing hazardous waste. The project’s goals include achieving environmental compliance by implementing best management practices as well as to compare how autobody shops managed their hazardous wastes in the early 1990s and in 2003 through 2004.

Automotive Mercury Switch Removal Programs
copy availability:	electronic copy (pdf, 380 KB)
abstract:	Several automobile makes and models contain mercury-bearing switches that activate convenience hood and truck lights. This report contains background information on mercury switches in vehicles, a synopsis of mercury removal programs, pros and cons of voluntary programs, considerations for legislative action in Washington State, and final recommendations to the Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County.

Characterization of the Waste of Aqueous Parts Washer Cabinets
copy availability:	electronic copy (pdf, 347 KB) For a printed copy of this report, contact Alice Chapman at alice.chapman@kingcounty.gov or 206-263-3058.
abstract:	Wastewater and waste sludge (with free flowing water removed) were sampled from eight randomly selected aqueous parts washer cabinets found in auto repair shops in King County, Washington. The wastewater analysis included three components: Total metals, volatile organic compounds (VOC), and non-polar Fats Oils and Grease (FOG). The waste sludge analysis also included three components: Toxic characteristic leaching procedure (TCLP) metals with copper, nickel, and zinc, EPA 9076 for halogenated organic compounds (HOC), and solid waste pH. A literature search for toxicity (“book designation”) was also done on the waste using the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) of the detergents used in the machines. All wastewater samples exceeded the local sewer discharge limit of 100 ppm for non-polar fats, oils and greases (average non-polar FOG was 3,400 ppm). Fifty percent of the water samples exceeded the dangerous waste limit for lead or cadmium based on Total metals test results. (Total metals testing is equivalent to a TCLP test on liquid waste with less than 0.5% solids.) None of the samples had VOCs near regulatory levels. One water sample exceeded local sewer discharge limits for arsenic, three exceeded the limit for copper, and six exceeded the limit for zinc.

Characterization Study of Used Antifreeze Recycler Filters
copy availability:	electronic copy (pdf, 730 KB) For a printed copy of this report, please contact Rey Verduzco at rey.verduzco@kingcounty.gov or 206-263-3068.
abstract:	Used filters from two types of antifreeze recycler units were sampled from four shops and profiled for waste characterization and designation. Analysis included: total metals, Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) metals including copper, nickel and zinc, pH, percent moisture content, weight, ethylene glycol (percent) and acute fish toxicity. None of the TCLP metals were detected above their maximum allowable concentration (MAC). Lead was detected at the highest concentrations, but well below the MAC. Copper, nickel and zinc were detected in all of the samples. The pH for all of the filters was within regulatory limits. The percentage of ethylene glycol of flushed fiber filters was below the ten percent Washington State Department of Ecology guidance threshold. Bioassay results indicated that flushed fiber filters were not acutely toxic to fish. The characterized filters did not designate as dangerous waste for the toxicity characteristic or the Washington state toxicity criteria. Best management practices were developed based on the study findings.

Characterization Study of Used Antifreeze Recycler Filters, Part II
copy availability:	electronic copy (pdf, 1.2 MB) For a printed copy of this report, please contact Rey Verduzco at rey.verduzco@kingcounty.gov or 206-263-3068.
abstract:	Used, unflushed and drained antifreeze recycler filters, composed of 99 percent polypropylene, were sampled from three randomly selected Walt's Radiator, Muffler and Brakes shops located in King County, Washington. The filters were profiled for waste characterization and designation. Analysis included the Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) for metals, pH and acute fish toxicity. None of the TCLP metals were detected above their regulatory limits. Lead was detected at the highest concentrations, but well below its regulatory limit. The pH for all of the filters was within regulatory limits. Bioassay results indicated that unflushed and drained fiber filters were not acutely toxic to fish. The characterized filters did not designate as dangerous waste for the toxicity characteristic or the Washington state toxicity criteria. Therefore, disposal in a landfill was suggested as a reasonable waste management option. Businesses, using similar equipment and processes, can use the data reported in this study as "process knowledge" to show that their used antifreeze recycler filters do not designate as hazardous waste as defined in the Washington State Dangerous Waste Regulations (Chapter 173-303 WAC).

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and the auto repair shop
copy availability:	Web page/site: WA State Department of Ecology Focus Sheet: Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC's) and the auto repair shop
abstract:	This publication informs auto repair shops on the requirements of the Federal Clean Air Act and the Washington Clean Air Act for handling reclaimed Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). It defines CFCs as being a family of chemical that are chemically stable, nonflammable, and noncorrosive.

Working Safely with Asbestos In Clutch And Brake Linings
copy availability:	Web page/site: WA Department of Labor and Industries: Working Safely with Asbestos In Clutch And Brake Linings
abstract:	Current uses and hazards of asbestos in the auto repair industry are identified, with safe work practices, employer responsibilities, and disposal information provided.

You Auto Recycle - A Guide for Vehicle Recycling
copy availability:	Web page/site: WA State Department of Ecology: You Auto Recycle - A Guide for Vehicle Recycling
abstract:	This booklet identifies areas of interest to the Automobile Recyclers industry and provides some helpful information on how to reduce and manage waste at the source.

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Autobody Industry Self-Certification Checklist
copy availability:	Web page/site: WA State Department of Ecology: Autobody Industry Self-Certification Checklist
abstract:	This checklist allows Autobody shops in the Environmental Results Program (ERP) Autobody Pilot Area to self certify & check compliance for Envirostars & EPA NESHAP Notifications that are applicable to their industry.

Autobody Paint Booth Arrestor Filter Waste Characterization
copy availability:	electronic copy (pdf, 379 KB)
abstract:	Spent paint booth arrestor filters generated by thirty autobody shops in King County and nine shops in Kitsap County were sampled and tested for heavy metals and persistent halogenated organic compounds (HOCs). The purpose of this study was to determine whether paint booth filters designate as hazardous waste and develop management recommendations.

Autobody Paint Booth Filters: Are They Hazardous?
copy availability:	electronic copy (pdf, 186 KB)
abstract:	Paint arrestor filters in autobody shops serve an important function by collecting potentially hazardous overspray in paint spray booths. Periodically, the spent paint filters loaded with paint need to be replaced. This fact sheet describes how to determine whether spent filters are hazardous waste and how to properly dispose of them. The results of a sampling study conducted by King and Kitsap counties are also provided.

Autobody Pollution Prevention: Tips from King County Autobody Shops
copy availability:	electronic copy (pdf, 159 KB)
abstract:	These hazardous waste reduction tips were provided by autobody shops in King County. Ideas include general housekeeping, body prep, painting, cleanup and recycling opportunities.

Autobody Project Evaluation
copy availability:	electronic copy (pdf, 5 MB) For a printed copy of this report, please contact Alice Chapman at alice.chapman@kingcounty.gov or 206-263-3058.
abstract:	Through education and technical assistance, the autobody project aimed to reduce the amount of hazardous waste going into municipal waste streams and increase knowledge about hazardous waste management and waste minimization in King County's autobody industry. The project included research, print material publication, outreach to jobbers & vocational-technical schools, site visits to all autobody shops in King County and evaluation of behavior changes in the industry. This report summarizes the findings of the project. Of 154 shops evaluated, eighty-seven percent had made improvements while five percent still need to show improvement. Shop owners had positive feedback about the program - sixty-five percent said they would recommend our services to a colleague.

Autobody Project Report: Final Report
copy availability:	electronic copy (pdf, 310 KB)
abstract:	This report describes the Hazardous Waste Management Program’s educational efforts to protect public health and the environment within the autobody shop industry by the proper management of hazardous waste and it provides recommendations to improve the Program's services for future activities to priority industries. From 2003 through 2004, investigators revisited autobody shops to focus on reducing halogenated organic hydrocarbons (HOCs) while continuing to educate the industry on minimizing hazardous waste. The project’s goals include achieving environmental compliance by implementing best management practices as well as to compare how autobody shops managed their hazardous wastes in the early 1990s and in 2003 through 2004.

Autobody Waste Characterization: Autobody Waste Followup Sampling Report
copy availability:	electronic copy (pdf, 679 KB) For a printed copy of this report, contact Alice Chapman at alice.chapman@kingcounty.gov or 206-263-3058.
abstract:	Managing Autobody Sanding Dust, Masking Waste, and Paint Booth Filters (Edwards) reported results of sampling these wastes and recommended best management practices. After the report was completed, we became aware of several regulatory changes that could impact the designation and management of these wastes. The follow-up project described in this report builds on the work already completed.

Autobody Waste Characterization: Managing Autobody Sanding Dust, Masking Waste and Paint Booth Filters
copy availability:	At this time, only printed copies of this report are available. Please contact Alice Chapman at alice.chapman@kingcounty.gov to request a copy.
abstract:	Autobody shops may generate waste from painting operations. The Washington State Department of Ecology requires that autobody shops, as potential generators of dangerous waste, characterize the shop's waste, including what is in the products that they use, the contaminants removed from parts and waste sample analysis. Regulatory requirements are confusing and require significant effort to understand. This report provides information and data that can help an autobody shop characterize sanding dust, masking waste and paint booth filters.

Local Source Control Technical Assistance Manual - Auto Body Pilot
copy availability:	Web page/site: WA State Department of Ecology: Local Source Control Technical Assistance Manual - Auto Body Pilot
abstract:	Finally, all the state environmental requirements for the auto body industry in one place! Use this manual to understand industry requirements for air, water, waste, and shop operations. This manual outlines the requirements recommended and enforced by the Department of Ecology that affect auto body shops. It covers best management practices needed to satisfy these requirements. Some important requirements from other agencies are also outlined.

Waterborne Coatings and the Autobody Shop: A Status Report
copy availability:	electronic copy (pdf, 193 KB) To have a printed copy mailed to you, please contact Alice Chapman at alice.chapman@kingcounty.gov or 206-263-3058.
abstract:	This report presents a summary of the status of waterborne coating systems development. The findings provide current (as of early 1994) technical feasibility information to autobody shops and regulatory decision makers. The information in this report was collected from a variety of sources including manufacturers' representatives, jobbers, trade journals and regulatory agencies. Information is presented in a question answer format. Waterborne coating system issues are described.

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Maritime Industrial Waste Project: Reduction of Toxicant Pollution from the Maritime Industry in Puget Sound
copy availability:	electronic copy
abstract:	The purpose of the Maritime Industrial Waste Project wast to help establish the means and methods for reducing toxic pollutant discharges from the maritime industry in the Puget Sound area. It investigated, pilot-tested and recommended appropriate treatment technologies and operational changes, with an emphasis on hull-washing operations.

Childcare

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Child Care Assessment Data Analysis, Final Report
copy availability:	electronic copy (pdf, 1.8 MB) To have a printed copy of the report mailed to you, please contact Alice Chapman at alice.chapman@kingcounty.gov or 206-263-3058.
abstract:	An assessment of the Child Care industry was completed to identify risk reduction opportunities and determine whether LHWMP services could assist the industry. Survey visits were conducted at both child care centers and licensed in-home child care providers. Six priority topics of interest were included in the survey: art supplies, asthmagens, cleaners, pesticides, phthalates and lead. This report presents the survey methods, data and findings with preliminary recommendations for future work with the industry.

Get the Lead Out - Protect the Children in Your Care
copy availability:	electronic copy (pdf, 63 KB)
abstract:	Lead poisoning can harm many of the body’s systems and can interfere with the normal behavioral and intellectual development in children. Because lead poisoning may have no obvious symptoms, it frequently goes unrecognized. This is a simple one page flyer providing preventive measure, and encouraging child care providers, to protect children in their care.

Lead and its human effects
copy availability:	Web page/site: Public Health: Lead and its human effects Public Health: Seattle & King County - Lead and its human effects
abstract:	Lead is a useful and common metal that has been used by humans for thousands of years. It is also a very dangerous poison, particularly for children, when it is accidentally inhaled or ingested. Rules and regulations prohibit lead in common products like most gasoline and paint, so lead poisoning has dramatically declined in the United States. However, it is still a real problem that continues to poison thousands of people in the U.S. each year. The following will provide information about sources of lead in the environment, who is most at risk for lead poisoning, how you can reduce the chances that you or your children will become injured by lead, and what Public Health – Seattle & King County is doing about the lead problem.

Renovate Right: Important Lead Hazard Information for Families, Child Care Providers and Schools
copy availability:	Web page/site: USEPA: Renovate Right
abstract:	Federal law requires that individuals receive certain information before renovating six square feet or more of painted surfaces in a room for interior projects or more than twenty square feet of painted surfaces for exterior projects in housing, child care facilities and schools built before 1978. Homeowners, tenants, and child care facilities must receive this pamphlet and meet other requirements described in this brochure.

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Dental Office Waste Stream Characterization Study
copy availability:	electronic copy (pdf, 2.5 MB) For a printed copy of this report, please contact Cynthia Balogh at cynthia.balogh@kingcounty.gov or 206-263-3075.
abstract:	The Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle (Metro) conducted a study October-December 1990 to 1) identify toxic contaminants discharged to Metro's sanitary sewerage system from dental offices, 2) determine the impact of metals - particularly mercury - in dental waste on the Metro sewerage system; and 3) develop waste management program recommendations. Metro conducted the study as part of its Industrial Waste Small Quantity Generator Program. The study was also done in preparation for the implementation of the LHWMP. Original contact names, addresses and phone numbers in the report are outdated. The current contact is Cynthia Balogh at 206-263-3075, cynthia.balogh@kingcounty.gov. Subsequent to this study, dental industry outreach projects and other studies were completed to reduce mercury discharges from dental offices to the sewer system. Several reports about these efforts are available through the LHWMP publications web site. Contact Cynthia Balogh at cynthia.balogh@kingcounty.gov for more information.

Dental Office Waste Stream Characterization Study: Executive Summary
copy availability:	electronic copy
abstract:	The Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle (Metro) conducted a study October-December 1990 to 1) identify toxic contaminants discharged to Metro's sanitary sewerage system from dental offices, 2) determine the impact of metals - particularly mercury - in dental waste on the Metro sewerage system; and 3) develop waste management program recommendations. Metro conducted the study as part of its Industrial Waste Small Quantity Generator Program. The study was also done in preparation for the implementation of the LHWMP.

Fact Sheet : Discharging Dental Wastewater into the King County Sewer System
copy availability:	Web page/site: King County Industrial Waste Fact Sheet: Discharging Dental Wastewater into the King County Sewer System
abstract:	In 2000, King County’s Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County and the King County Industrial Waste Program (KCIW) began working with the Seattle-King County Dental Society and others to identify a user-friendly process for all dental practices in the King County sewer service area to follow to ensure that they were in compliance with wastewater discharge limits. This fact sheet reviews those best management practices and identifies the routes to compliance. By the end of 2003, 97 percent of the dental practices in the county’s sewer service area were in compliance with these regulations. The resulting significant reduction in silver and mercury concentrations in the county’s biosolids serves as an ultimate measure of the effectiveness of these efforts.

Handling dental waste: 2008 Edition
copy availability:	electronic copy (pdf, 410 KB)
abstract:	Poster summarizing management options for dental waste. Includes descriptions of wastes, and disposal options/vendors, for wastes such as amalgam; cleaners and disinfectants; x-ray developer, fixer, and lead foil; sharps and biomedical waste; and precious metals.

King County Dental Project: Pollution Prevention Through Educational Outreach
copy availability:	electronic copy (pdf, 1.6 MB)
abstract:	The project educated dental practitioners in King County about proper hazardous waste management and disposal practices. One goal was to inform dentists of King County Industrial Wastewater's mercury discharge limit. The report describes their improvements in hazardous waste management.

Management of Hazardous Dental Wastes in King County, 1991-2000
copy availability:	electronic copy (pdf, 324 KB)
abstract:	Between 1994 and 2000 King County Hazardous Waste Program and the Seattle-King County Dental Society collaborated to educate King County dentists about the proper management of amalgam-bearing, silver-bearing and other hazardous dental wastes. One goal of the project was for King County dentists to install amalgam separation units to filter amalgam from wastewater and to otherwise collect and manage amalgam-bearing waste. This report summarizes the project and looks at data collected during visits to 221 King County dentists during 1999 and 2000. Briefly, the data show that only 25 dental offices installed separators and less than half the offices followed best management practices for amalgam waste.

Mercury In Waste Dental Amalgam: Why Is It Still a Problem?
copy availability:	electronic copy (pdf, 365 KB)
abstract:	This report looks at King County’s decade-long attempt to remove mercury-containing amalgam from dental wastewater—through voluntary approach and mandatory approaches.

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Dry cleaner reference manual
copy availability:	Web page/site: WA State Department of Ecology: Dry Cleaner Reference Manual: Complying with Washington State and Federal Environmental Regulations
abstract:	The purpose of this manual is to help dry cleaners understand and comply with state and federal environmental regulations. It is intended to be used as a desktop reference manual. It summarizes current requirements and recommendations for dry cleaners on dangerous waste management and disposal, sewer discharge, solid waste management and disposal, spill prevention and control, and general operating practices.

Dry cleaner reference manual (Korean)
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Dry cleaning in King County: should you switch from 'perc'?
copy availability:	electronic copy (pdf, 160 KB)
abstract:	Changes are taking place in the dry cleaning industry. New solvents are now available to replace perchloroethylene 'perc.' New technologies and an increased concern over soil and groundwater contamination have fueled conversion to those potentially less harmful solvents. This fact sheet provides a list of alternative technologies, considerations when deciding what alternative to buy, potential cost savings and technical assistance contacts.

Dry Cleaning Industry Evaluation Report
copy availability:	electronic copy (pdf, 2.55 MB)
abstract:	This report describes program collaboration with local Dry Cleaning Associations and about 340 dry cleaners to reduce the use of perchloroethylene and properly manage perc-contaminated wastes. Data about industry practices and improvements in managing wastes such as separator water, filters and still bottoms are included.

Dry cleaning industry publications
copy availability:	Web page/site: Washington Department of Ecology Publications for the Dry Cleaning Industry
abstract:	Use this link to access a series of Washington State Department of Ecology publications applicable to dry cleaners. A compliance manual, air permitting information and contaminated sites being cleaned up are included in the publications.

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