Washington § 70A.205.175 - Waste generated outside the state — Solid waste disposal site facility reporting requirements — Fees.

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§ 70A.205.175. Waste generated outside the state — Solid waste disposal site facility reporting requirements — Fees.

(1) At least sixty days prior to receiving solid waste generated from outside of the state, the operator of a solid waste disposal site facility shall report to the department the types and quantities of waste to be received from an out-of-state source. The department shall develop guidelines for reporting this information. The guidelines shall provide for less than sixty days notice for shipments of waste made on a short-term or emergency basis. The requirements of this subsection shall take effect upon completion of the guidelines.
(2) Upon notice under subsection (1) of this section, the department shall identify all activities and costs necessary to ensure that solid waste generated out-of-state meets standards relating to solid waste reduction, recycling, and management substantially equivalent to those required of solid waste generated within the state. The department may assess a fee on the out-of-state waste sufficient to recover the actual costs incurred in ensuring that the out-of-state waste meets equivalent state standards. The department may delegate, to a local health department, authority to implement the activities identified by the department under this subsection. All money received from fees imposed under this subsection shall be deposited into the account used to fund the activities required by this section, and shall be used solely for the activities required by this section.
(3) The department may prohibit in-state disposal of solid waste generated from outside of the state, unless the generators of the waste meet: (a) Waste reduction and recycling requirements substantially equivalent to those applicable in Washington state; and (b) solid waste handling standards substantially equivalent to those applicable in Washington state.
(4) The department may adopt rules to implement this section.
[ 2020 c 20 s 1177; 1993 c 286 s 2. Formerly RCW 70.95.218.]

Notes

Severability—Effective date—1993 c 286: See notes following RCW 70A.205.170.

Source: official Washington text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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