Pollution Prevention Assistance

The Pollution Prevention Partnership is comprised of representatives from cities, counties, and health districts. Funding assistance is provided by the Department of Ecology and allows the program to provide free hands-on-assistance to Small Quantity Generators* (typically small businesses and organizations) who wish to improve their practices by reducing impacts to human health and the environment. The mission of the Pollution Prevention Assistance Partnership is:

“We protect Washington’s residents and environment by helping small businesses reduce toxic chemical use, safely manage dangerous waste, and keep stormwater free of pollutants”

This is accomplished through technical assistance visits that are designed to reduce or eliminate hazardous waste and pollutants at the source. A local pollution prevention specialist will meet with your business to learn about your current practices and what kind of wastes you generate. They will discuss concerns, observations, solutions, and work directly to help solve common challenges around dangerous wastes, stormwater, solid waste, and spill prevention. This collaborative process limits liability, reduces risk, and improves work environments. 

If you would like to learn more about this program, contact your local specialist at 425-339-5250 or email PPA Technical Assistance More information about the pollution prevention partnership is also available on the Department of Ecology’s PPA website.

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Resources

Businesses may find the following publications helpful. This is by no means an exhaustive list of our publications about dangerous waste, but these offer some essential guidance: 

• Guide to Dangerous Waste by Generator Category
  • Use this quick reference to find out what dangerous waste rules apply to each generator category (small, medium, or large quantity).
• Guide to Dangerous Waste Training
  • Employee training is essential to worker safety and accident prevention.
• Shop Guide for Dangerous Waste Management
  • This guide covers how to properly manage several common types of dangerous waste. Keep your employees, community, and environment safe by following these practices.
• Dangerous Waste Regulations Self-Audit Checklist
  • This self-audit checklist includes many items from the dangerous waste regulations that we evaluate during a compliance inspection.
• Basics of Managing Used Oil in Washington State
  • This publication provides an overview of how to manage your used oil according to Washington State’s Dangerous Waste Regulations.

Related links

• Satellite accumulation
• Empty containers
• Pharmaceutical waste
• Pollution prevention technical assistance for businesses