Report Illegal Dumping
Thurston
County's "Nonpoint Source Pollution Ordinance" (Article VI of the Sanitary
Code) makes it illegal to dump animal waste or hazardous chemicals down storm
drains in Thurston County. Businesses and individuals who dump materials
down storm drains are subject to a civil fine of up to $513 per
occurrence.
For more information about safely
disposing of hazardous wastes,
click
here.
Pollution
Hotline Numbers
To report illegal dumping in storm
drains, call the Hazardous Waste Hotline number below. Common
investigations involve:
- Illegal dumping of used motor oil.
- Unsafe storage of hazardous waste
drums.
- Spills that contaminate soils,
water bodies or ground water.
Immediate attention is given to cases
that represent a threat to public health or the environment, or are in
violation of the Nonpoint Source Pollution Ordinance.
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Hazardous Waste Hotline
(360) 867-2664
Staffed Monday - Friday
from 8am - 5pm
Call this number to report potential violations and get information
about hazardous waste.
Automated information evenings,
weekends and holidays |
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Department of Ecology
Emergency Spill Hotline
Call this number for large-scale spills
360-407-6300 or call 911 |
For information about the Nonpoint Source Pollution
Ordinance, call (360) 867-2664. E-mails may be routed through
wwm-webmaster@co.thurston.wa.us
Last updated:
12/07/09 01:49 PM
