WM Northwest Commercial Hazardous Waste

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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