Facilities that handle, process, recycle, and dispose of solid waste are permitted and inspected by Public Health. Public Health ensures that solid waste facilities operate in a safe manner and that ground water, surface water, and the environment are protected.
The permitted facilities include landfills, solid waste transfer stations, recycling stations, composting facilities, and others. A complete list of the types of facilities and permit application forms can be found at the Department of Ecology's website.
