Pollution Prevention

Pollution Prevention: Regulatory Agencies
  King County Solid Waste Division

Administers several innovative programs designed to help the citizens and businesses of King County reduce wastes.

(206) 296-4466

  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

  Seattle Public Utilities

A city department that provides solid waste services (garbage/recycling), water, street drains and sewers and engineering services.

 

  US EPA Hazardous Waste Programs (Region 10)

Links to EPA regional offices and programs dealing with waste, hazardous or toxic chemicals and environmental cleanup.

 

  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.

 

  US EPA Pollution Prevention and Toxics

Pollution prevention projects and programs, information resources, publications and databases.

 

  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.

 

  US EPA Wastewater Management

Financial and technical assistance, permits and other programs for wastewater management.

 

  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.

 

  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: 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.

 
  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.

 
  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.

 
  US EPA Wastewater Management

Financial and technical assistance, permits and other programs for wastewater management.

 
  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.

 
  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.

 
  FedStats Environmental Statistics

 

 
  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.

 
  Pollution Prevention Research Projects Database

 

(206) 223-2151
  Pollution Prevention Technology Reviews

 

 
  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

 

(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.

 
  SAGE (Solvents Alternatives Guide)

A comprehensive guide designed to provide pollution prevention information on solvent and process alternatives for parts cleaning and degreasing.

 
  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.

 
  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.

 
  US EPA Mixed Waste Team

Regulatory history of mixed wastes, glossary of terms and frequently asked questions.

 
  US EPA Pollution Prevention Homepage

Pollution prevention projects and programs, information resources, publications and databases.

 
  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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