Solid Waste Disposal
Solid Waste Definition
According to Washington Administrative Code (WAC 173-350-100) "Solid Waste" or "Solid Wastes" means all putrescible and non-putrescible solid and semi-solid including, but not limited to garbage, rubbish, ashes, industrial wastes, swill, sewage sludge, demolition and construction wastes, abandoned vehicles and parts thereof, contaminated soils and contaminated dredged material, and recyclable materials.
Solid Waste Activities by Clallam County Environmental Health
Environmental Health upholds solid waste rules and regulations including:
- Local solid waste code
- WA State solid waste regulations (additional publications can be found on Ecology's website)
- Landfill regulations
Environmental Health Services' solid waste activities include:
- Solid waste sites: permitting, inspecting and reviewing environmental monitoring data
- Enforcing solid waste regulations and investigating solid waste complaints
- Ensuring that local solid waste codes are adequate and up-to-date
For most solid waste activities in Clallam County, Environmental Health works closely with the Washington State Department of Ecology. We also work with Clallam County's Department of Community Development and Code Enforcement when local issues such as zoning and land use are involved.
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Environmental Health Services
Physical Address
223 E 4th Street
Room 130
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Mailing Address
111 E 3rd Street
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Phone 360-417-2258Fax 360-417-2313
Drinking Water, Septic & Food Service Permitting
Courthouse
223 E 4th Street
Room 130
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Phone: 360-417-2258Food Safety & Solid Waste
By Appointment Only
111 E 3rd Street
2nd floor
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Phone: 360-417-2258