Pollution Prevention
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| King County Solid Waste Division
Administers several innovative programs designed to help the citizens and businesses of King County reduce wastes. |
(206) 296-4466 |
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| King County Stormwater Pollution Control Manual
All businesses in King County need to comply with these practices (per KC Code 9.12 Water Pollution). King County Water Quality Compliance Program provides technical assistance and site audits, They also issue violation notices and enforcement actions. |
(206) 296-1900 |
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| Seattle Public Utilities
A city department that provides solid waste services (garbage/recycling), water, street drains and sewers and engineering services. |
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| US EPA Hazardous Waste Programs (Region 10)
Links to EPA regional offices and programs dealing with waste, hazardous or toxic chemicals and environmental cleanup. |
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| US EPA Oil Spill Program
Information about the U.S. EPA’s program for preventing, preparing for and responding to oil spills that occur in and around inland waters of the United States. |
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| US EPA Pollution Prevention and Toxics
Pollution prevention projects and programs, information resources, publications and databases. |
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| US EPA Waste and Chemicals Management (Region 10)
Works with governments, industry and the public to protect, preserve and improve the environment and health for all species in the Pacific Northwest by reducing risks through the proper management of wastes and chemicals. |
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| US EPA Wastewater Management
Financial and technical assistance, permits and other programs for wastewater management. |
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| Washington State DOE Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction Program
Services include: publications for public comment, toxic release inventory summary, pollution prevention planning guidance manual and free technical assistance. |
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| Washington State DOE Solid Waste
Assists local governments and businesses with facilities management, and provides grants to local governments and citizen groups for programs in hazardous waste, solid waste and waste reduction and recycling. |
(360) 407-7100 |
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| Pollution Prevention: Service Providers | ||
| Environmental Coalition of South Seattle (ECOSS)
Provides environmental education and assistance to businesses and citizens; serving as a voice for the community and businesses on environmental issues. |
(206) 767-0432 | |
| Environmental Extension Service
A free, non-governmental service providing information and technical assistance to businesses in the Duwamish industrial corridor on pollution prevention and contaminated land clean-up processes. |
(206) 767-0432 | |
| King County Green Globe Awards (Water and Land Resources Division)
Recognizes businesses that strive to protect and conserve resources, reduce waste, prevent pollution and promote an ethic of environmental responsibility. |
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| King County Green Works Business Recycling Program
Services include information on recycling services tailored specifically to your company’s needs; strategies to help your business decrease it’s garbage volume; and information on products made from recycled materials, including where to buy them. |
(206) 296-8800 | |
| King County Industrial Materials Exchange Catalog (IMEX)
A free service designed to match businesses that produce wastes, industrial by-products, or surplus materials with businesses that need them. The bimonthly print catalog and this homepage, list wanted or available materials. |
(206) 296-4899 | |
| King County LHWMP (Local Hazardous Waste Management Program)
Provides education and technical assistance to businesses to prevent pollution and properly manage hazardous waste. Business Waste Line. Works with businesses, answers questions and conducts needs assessments. |
(206) 296-4692 | |
| King County LHWMP EnviroStars Program
The EnviroStars program recognizes businesses that properly manage and/or reduce hazardous waste. By doing so, it prompts consumers to patronize businesses that are environmentally sound. |
(206) 296-3976 | |
| Northwest Pollution Prevention Contacts and Links to Help with Environmental Compliance and Pollution Prevention
Links to small business assistance programs and state pollution prevention programs. |
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| PPRC: Business Assistance with Pollution Prevention
Provides information to help small businesses in the region learn about pollution prevention and how it may help them become more efficient and compliant with environmental regulations. |
(206) 223-1151 | |
| PPRC: Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center
Links to research projects database, the NW Business Assistance Network, pollution prevention technology reviews and other services and information. |
(206) 223-1151 | |
| US EPA Environmental Technology Initiative
Supporting more than 250 partnerships and projects throughout the United States to promote improved public health and environmental protection by advancing the development and use of innovative environmental technologies. |
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| US EPA Wastewater Management
Financial and technical assistance, permits and other programs for wastewater management. |
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| Washington State DOE Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction Program
Services include: publications for public comment, toxic release inventory summary, pollution prevention planning guidance manual and free technical assistance. |
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| Washington State DOE Solid Waste
Assists local governments and businesses with facilities management, and provides grants to local governments and citizen groups for programs in hazardous waste, solid waste and waste reduction and recycling. |
(360) 407-7100 | |
| Pollution Prevention: Other Sources of Information | ||
| Duwamish Coalition
An alliance of public and private organizations and individuals whose work addresses economic and environmental issues in the Duwamish industrial corridor. |
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| FedStats Environmental Statistics
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| Northwest Pollution Prevention Calendar
Select conferences, seminars, meetings and other activities that may be of interest to business, government and citizens in the Northwest who are concerned about pollution prevention. |
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| Pollution Prevention Research Projects Database
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(206) 223-2151 | |
| Pollution Prevention Technology Reviews
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| PPRC: Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center
Links to research projects database, the NW Business Assistance Network, pollution prevention technology reviews and other services and information. |
(206) 223-1151 | |
| PPRC: Request for Proposal Clearinghouse
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(206) 223-1151 | |
| Puget Sound Green Pages: Pollution Prevention Links
Links to web-sites of interest to people working on environmental issues in the Pacific Northwest. |
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| SAGE (Solvents Alternatives Guide)
A comprehensive guide designed to provide pollution prevention information on solvent and process alternatives for parts cleaning and degreasing. |
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| US DOE Pollution Prevention Clearinghouse (EPIC)
Providing a centralized source of U.S. DOE pollution prevention Information and also assisting with valuable pollution prevention resources outside of the DOE. |
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| US DOE Sustainable Design program
Provides an integrated set of tools to help engineers, designers, and planners incorporate pollution prevention strategies into the design stage of new products, processes and facilities. |
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| US EPA Mixed Waste Team
Regulatory history of mixed wastes, glossary of terms and frequently asked questions. |
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| US EPA Pollution Prevention Homepage
Pollution prevention projects and programs, information resources, publications and databases. |
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| US National Response Team
Ensuring effective national oil and hazardous substances preparedness and response. Numerous links to websites on hazardous materials and oil related issues. |
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