In many counties of WA State, the Dept of Ecology & local county health will provide specialists to offer free, hands-on assistance specifically to businesses (such as schools) that qualify as small quantity generators (SQGs):
- Spill prevention practices.
- Best management for dangerous waste and chemical storage and disposal.
- Ideas to reduce waste.
- Navigating environmental regulations.
- Financial assistance options.
They have a cost reimbursement program available for schools that will reimburse up to $500 for things like:
- Storage cabinets (Acid, flammable, etc.).
- Testing unknown chemicals.
- Disposal of legacy chemicals.
Details and information can be found on the Pollution Prevention Assistance webpage.
