Proper solid waste management protects you.
We permit and inspect solid waste handling facilities. These are primarily municipal or commercial solid waste handling and management sites. We partner with Washington Department of Ecology for technical support and assistance.
Common solid waste handling facilities include:
- Inert waste landfills.
- Transfer stations and drop boxes.
- Compost facilities.
- Pile storage and treatment.
- Waste tire storage facilities.
- Recycling and material recovery facilities.
Solid waste permit applications
- General application.
- Permit exemption (Notice of intent to operate).
- Change of ownership.
- Permit modification (When you make changes to an existing solid waste handling permit).
- Permit deferral.
Submit applicable applications, required documents and fees to EHSolidWaste@tpchd.org.
What are the regulations?
- WAC 173-350—Solid Waste Handling Standards.
- WAC 173-340—Model Toxics Control Act – Cleanup.
- WAC 173-351—Criteria for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills.
- EH Code Chapter 1: General Provisions.
- EH Code Chapter 11: Criteria for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills.
- EH Code Chapter 12: Solid Waste Handling Standards.
Questions?
Contact us at SolidWaste@tpchd.org or (253) 649-1420 for more info.