Thurston County Storm and Surface Water Utility

Report Illegal Discharges (Dumping) in Stormwater Facilities

In Thurston County it is illegal to dump or spill anything but rain water, with certain limited exceptions, into a storm drainage facility.  According to Ordinance 14404, a person or business that discharges pollutants into a storm drainage facility could be charged with a misdemeanor and fined up to $1,000 per violation and/or imprisonment of up to 90 days.

For 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, or click on our "Submit a Report" button. Common investigations involve:

• Illegal dumping of used motor oil.
• 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.

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		Department of Ecology Emergency Spill Hotline Call this number for large-scale spills 360-407-6300 or call 911