Moderate risk waste is hazardous waste generated by homeowners or small businesses.
The SWT Program investigates complaints and enforces regulations on improper storage,
disposal and handling of moderate risk waste; provides community education to ensure
that moderate risk waste does not impact public health or the environment; conducts
assessment of contaminated sites; technical assistance visits to small businesses
and investigates illegal drug labs. Requirements for hazardous waste are regulated
under the SHD Sanitary Code.
Contaminated Properties
Accidental spills of dangerous materials, past business practices and illegal drug
manufacturing have contaminated land and water.
Everett Smelter Site
One of the largest contaminated sites in Snohomish County is the “Everett Smelter
Site.” See the SHD Advisory below:
Other links concerning the Everett Smelter:
Illegal Drug Manufacturing
Many properties contaminated due to illegal drug manufacturing or storage have been
cleaned up or are still waiting cleanup. The following properties have been issued
a Health Officer's Order prohibiting use and requiring decontamination, pursuant
to Chapters 11.1 through 11.4 of the Snohomish Health District Sanitary Code:
Chapter 64.44 RCW and
Chapter 246-205 WAC.
Other Contaminated Properties
Snohomish Health District works with the Washington State Department of Ecology
to address these situations. See the list of sites in Snohomish County:
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Cleanup Sites - Information by County
web
Washington State Department of Ecology’s searchable database for an inventory of all sites currently being investigated, cleaned up, or that have already completed the cleanup process.
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Hazardous Waste
Moderate risk waste is hazardous waste generated by homeowners or small businesses.
The SWT Program investigates complaints related to improper handling of moderate
risk waste and provides community education to ensure that moderate risk waste does
not impact public health or the environment.
- Household hazardous waste such as waste oil, antifreeze, gasoline, oil-based paints,
solvents, and pesticides can not go into the garbage and can be disposed of free
of charge at Snohomish County's Household Hazardous Waste Facility.
- Small Quantity Generator businesses’ hazardous waste can be disposed of at Snohomish
County's Household Hazardous Waste Facility for a fee. Call 425.388.6050 for an
appointment.
Community Education
Our community education program offers a variety of presentations for classrooms,
neighborhood meetings and fairs to educate the public on the recognition, safer
alternatives, handling and disposal of hazardous products. To schedule a presentation
please contact
swtquestions@snohd.org
or call our Solid Waste and Toxics Program at 425.339.5250.
Hazardous Waste Complaints
Important Resources for Hazardous Waste Disposal
List of the Important Resources for Hazardous Waste Disposal:
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Commonly Generated Hazardous Waste
file
List of Commonly Generated Hazardous Waste
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Fees – Solid Waste & Toxics
file
Current SHD fee schedule
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King County's Industrial Materials Exchange (IMEX)
web
IMEX, the Industrial Materials Exchange, is like classified advertisements for business industrial waste, matching up waste generators with waste users.
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King County's Waste Directory ("Yellow Book")
web
The Directory lists vendors and types of hazardous waste they accept.
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Navigating the Regulatory Maze: a Business Guide to Hazardous Waste Handling
file
The guide has useful information for small quantity generators of hazardous waste. It is divided into specific topics, which includes labeling requirements, storage requirements, waste designation, etc. In addition, the appendixes have helpful information, such as acronyms and definitions, special topics, agency contact information, Web resources, and phone numbers for local fire, planning, and sewer districts.
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Snohomish County's Household Hazardous Waste Facility (HHW)
web
Snohomish County operates a facility to collect and properly dispose of hazardous waste generated by households and small businesses.
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Waste Screening Form
file
This form is used to help determine how and where waste should be disposed.
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What to Do if a Fluorescent Light Breaks
file
Information on how to clean up mercury if a Fluorescent Light breaks.
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What to Do if a Mercury Thermometer Breaks
file
Information on how to clean up mercury if a Mercury Thermometer breaks.
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Local Source Control Program
In 2008 the Washington State Department of Ecology issued grants to 14 cities and
counties in an effort to protect Puget Sound from impacts of stormwater runoff.
The health of our environment, our water systems is essential to the health and
vitality of our families and communities. We focus on preventing sources of pollution
from entering the environment that we all live in.
The Local Source Control program offers education and technical assistance to Snohomish
County small businesses, schools and government entities in the areas of spill prevention,
waste management, and stormwater issues. We provide constructive feedback on site
so businesses can reduce the environmental threat of toxic and hazardous wastes,
as well as helping manage, the reuse and recycling of solid waste.
Regulations
Safe Disposal of Unwanted Medicines
Keeping unused, unwanted and expired prescription drugs in your home poses a risk
to you, your family and your community. For additional information and disposal locations
click here.
Contact Info
Phone: 425.339.5250
Email:
swtquestions@snohd.org
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, closed from 12:00pm to 1:00pm