Waste 2 Resources program coordinates solid waste management and recycling
programs in Washington. The state is committed to reducing and recycling waste wherever possible, and safely managing what remains. The program also provides permitting and regulatory oversight for major industrial facilities in Washington.
Find out where to recycle almost anything: 1-800-RECYCLE hotline
Waste 2 Resources programs and services:
- Local Solid Waste Financial Assistance (formerly Coordinated Prevention Grants) for local governments
- Public Participation Grants for citizens’ groups
- Community Litter Cleanup Program grants for local governments
- E-Cycle Washington electronics recycling program
- LightRecycle mercury-containing light recycling program
- Ecology Youth Corps litter pickup program
- Collecting solid waste and recycling data
- Permitting large industrial facilities and overseeing cleanup work at some former industrial sites
- Supporting environmentally preferable purchasing in state and local governments
- Providing technical assistance for solid waste management, recycling, and organics management
- Administering Washington’s waste tire program
- Developing the State Solid and Hazardous Waste Plan
