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Washington Containers: What you need to know

Governing Law and Regulations

Dangerous waste container rules: Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 173-303-630 and WAC 173-303-400 (interim status)

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Organic air emissions standards for permitted container facilities: WAC 173-303-690 to 173-303-692

Organic air emissions standards for interim-status container facilities: WAC 173-303-400(3)(a)

Labeling containers: WAC 173-303-630(3), WAC 173-303-400(3)(a)(ii), and WAC 173-303-200(1)(b)(i)

Container storage areas: WAC 173-303-282, WAC 173-303-630, WAC 173-303-200(1)(b)(i), and WAC 173-303-201(2)(e)

Container system requirements: WAC 173-303-630

Storage of ignitable and reactive wastes: WAC 173-303-630(8), WAC 173-303-200(1)(b)(i), and WAC 173-303-395(1)(d)

Empty container rules: WAC 173-303-160

Regulatory Agency

Washington Department of Ecology (WDOE) Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction Program

See ADDRESSES & CONTACTS for addresses and telephone numbers.

See national section for basic information and federal regulations.

Comparison: State vs. Federal

• Rules. Washington's container rules include both federal and more stringent state requirements. The state's more stringent requirements cover: The state's more stringent requirements cover labeling, storage areas, containment systems, storage of ignitable and reactive wastes, empty containers, and storage facility performance standards.

• Administration and enforcement. WDOE's Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction Program administers and enforces the container requirements in Washington.

State Requirements

LABELING

WAC 173-303-630(3), WAC 173-303-400(3)(a)(ii), and WAC 173-303-200(1)(b)(i)

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State Requirements

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