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Commercial Hazardous Waste
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Most businesses and households use products that contain hazardous materials. For example, a business that uses
any of the following materials probably creates hazardous wastes:
- Dyes, paints, thinners, solvents or cleaning fluids
- Materials that burn or itch on contact with skin
- Materials that dissolve metal, wood, paper or clothing
- Pesticides
- Products with a warning label such as "flammable," "caustic," "danger," "hazardous" or "poison."
Hazardous wastes require special handling. They can't be put in the dumpster, poured down the drain or
evaporated into the air. They can't be taken to the transfer station. Every business must comply with
regulations, no matter how little hazardous waste it generates. The amount of waste the business produces or
stores determines which regulations apply.
The requirements for managing hazardous waste are spelled out in the Washington dangerous waste regulations (Chapter 173-303 WAC). These regulations address how hazardous waste must be stored, handled,
transported and disposed.
Hazardous Waste Information:
- Department of Ecology Hazardous Waste & Toxics Reduction
Benton County - 509-736-3084
Chelan County - 509-667-6415
Douglas County - 509-886-0899
Island County - 360-679-7386, 360-321-5111 ext. 7386
Kennewick - 509-426-6919
King County - 206-296-4692
Kitsap County - 360-337-5777
Kittitas County - 509-962-7542
Kootenai County - 208-446-1430
Skagit County - 360-424-9532
Snohomish County -425-388-6050
Spokane County - 509-625-6800
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