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Solid waste rules and regulations

Information on solid waste handling systems rules and regulations. Administrative responsibility for Washington's solid waste systems is divided between state and local jurisdictions.

These major rules and regulations govern King County's solid waste system. They're designed to provide the highest standards of protection for human health and the environment. 

King County

  • King County Waste Acceptance Rule
  • King County Solid Waste Code
  • King County Board of Health - Solid Waste Regulations

Revised Code of Washington

  • Chapter 70A.205 RCW – Solid Waste Management—Reduction and Recycling
  • Chapter 70A.205.110 RCW – Solid waste disposal facility siting—Site review—Local solid waste advisory committees—Membership

Washington Administrative Code

  • Chapter 173-300 – Certification of operators of solid waste incinerator and landfill facilities
  • Chapter 173-304 WAC – Minimal functional standards for solid waste handling
  • Chapter 173-350 WAC – Solid waste handling standards
  • Chapter 173-351 WAC – Criteria for municipal solid waste landfills

Federal Regulations and Laws

  • Code of Federal Regulations

Related topics

Disposal restrictions

Learn which materials are restricted or require special handling

Waste Clearance

Learn about applying for Waste Clearance on restricted materials

Solid waste facilities

Find a King County garbage and recycling facility

Solid waste planning & monitoring

Find information on our solid waste reports, plans, and advisory committees