Hazardous waste · violations by year
Hazardous waste violations in King County, Washington in 2025
- 44Handlers cited
- 179Violations on record
- 34Handlers cited in 2024
- 1stAmong Washington counties that year
King County, Washington has 44 hazardous waste handlers with at least one violation on record during 2025, across 179 separate violations. That compares with 34 in 2024. It is the 1st largest of the 11 Washington counties with three or more handlers cited that year. Each row below carries the date the violation was recorded, the agency that recorded it and the kind of violation it was.
Other years
Comparable counties in Washington, 2025
- Pierce County 30
- Snohomish County 13
- Clark County 11
- Spokane County 11
- Benton County 6
- Cowlitz County 6
- Thurston County 5
- Yakima County 5
Violations recorded in 2025
| Date | Handler | Where | Kind | Recorded by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-17 | SEATTLE SCHOOL DIST JOHN STANFORD CENTER | Seattle | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2025-12-17 | SEATTLE SCHOOL DIST JOHN STANFORD CENTER | Seattle | Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals | S |
| 2025-12-17 | SEATTLE SCHOOL DIST JOHN STANFORD CENTER | Seattle | Standards for the Management of Used Oil: Definitions | S |
| 2025-12-17 | SEATTLE SCHOOL DIST JOHN STANFORD CENTER | Seattle | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | S |
| 2025-12-09 | SEATTLE CITY PARKS & REC GAS WORKS PARK | Seattle | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2025-12-09 | SEATTLE CITY PARKS & REC GAS WORKS PARK | Seattle | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2025-12-04 | KAISER PERMANENETE BELLEVUE MEDICAL CNTR | Bellevue | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2025-12-04 | KAISER PERMANENETE BELLEVUE MEDICAL CNTR | Bellevue | Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals | S |
| 2025-12-04 | KAISER PERMANENETE BELLEVUE MEDICAL CNTR | Bellevue | Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals | S |
| 2025-12-04 | KAISER PERMANENETE BELLEVUE MEDICAL CNTR | Bellevue | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | S |
| 2025-12-03 | ALASKA AIRLINES SEATTLE HANGAR | Seattle | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | S |
| 2025-12-03 | ALASKA AIRLINES SEATTLE HANGAR | Seattle | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | S |
| 2025-12-03 | ALASKA AIRLINES SEATTLE HANGAR | Seattle | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | S |
| 2025-12-03 | ALASKA AIRLINES SEATTLE HANGAR | Seattle | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | S |
| 2025-12-03 | ALASKA AIRLINES SEATTLE HANGAR | Seattle | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2025-11-18 | ATLAS PAVING COMPANY | Seattle | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | S |
| 2025-11-18 | ATLAS PAVING COMPANY | Seattle | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | S |
| 2025-11-18 | ATLAS PAVING COMPANY | Seattle | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2025-11-18 | ATLAS PAVING COMPANY | Seattle | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2025-11-18 | ATLAS PAVING COMPANY | Seattle | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | S |
| 2025-11-18 | ATLAS PAVING COMPANY | Seattle | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2025-11-18 | ATLAS PAVING COMPANY | Seattle | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | S |
| 2025-11-18 | ATLAS PAVING COMPANY | Seattle | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2025-11-12 | EVERGREEN HOSPITAL MEDICAL CTR | Kirkland | Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals | S |
| 2025-11-12 | EVERGREEN HOSPITAL MEDICAL CTR | Kirkland | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | S |
| 2025-11-12 | EVERGREEN HOSPITAL MEDICAL CTR | Kirkland | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | S |
| 2025-11-12 | EVERGREEN HOSPITAL MEDICAL CTR | Kirkland | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2025-10-30 | ASH GROVE CEMENT WEST INC | Seattle | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2025-10-30 | ASH GROVE CEMENT WEST INC | Seattle | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | S |
| 2025-10-30 | STRASSER WOODENWORKS | Woodinville | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2025-10-22 | SEATTLE BARREL CO | Seattle | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | S |
| 2025-09-30 | HEXCEL CORP STRUCTURES | Kent | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2025-09-25 | SOUND TRANSIT LINK OP AND MAINTENANCE FAC | Seattle | ID and Listing of HW: General | S |
| 2025-09-25 | SOUND TRANSIT LINK OP AND MAINTENANCE FAC | Seattle | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | S |
| 2025-09-10 | AMAZON.COM SERVICES, LLC - BFI4 | Kent | Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals | S |
| 2025-09-10 | AMAZON.COM SERVICES, LLC - BFI4 | Kent | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | S |
| 2025-08-28 | PROLIANCE SOUTHWEST SEATTLE SURGERY CENTER | Burien | Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals | S |
| 2025-08-28 | PROLIANCE SOUTHWEST SEATTLE SURGERY CENTER | Burien | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2025-08-25 | WALGREENS 3632 | Seattle | Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals | S |
| 2025-08-25 | WALGREENS 3632 | Seattle | Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals | S |
| 2025-08-20 | FEDEX FREIGHT INC SEA | Kent | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2025-08-20 | FEDEX FREIGHT INC SEA | Kent | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | S |
| 2025-08-20 | FEDEX FREIGHT INC SEA | Kent | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | S |
| 2025-08-20 | FEDEX FREIGHT INC SEA | Kent | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | S |
| 2025-08-20 | FEDEX FREIGHT INC SEA | Kent | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2025-08-20 | FEDEX FREIGHT INC SEA | Kent | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2025-08-20 | FEDEX FREIGHT INC SEA | Kent | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2025-08-18 | SEATTLE BARREL CO | Seattle | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | S |
| 2025-08-14 | WESTERN FISHERIES RESEARCH CENTER | Seattle | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2025-08-14 | WESTERN FISHERIES RESEARCH CENTER | Seattle | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2025-08-14 | WESTERN FISHERIES RESEARCH CENTER | Seattle | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2025-08-14 | WESTERN FISHERIES RESEARCH CENTER | Seattle | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | S |
| 2025-08-14 | MICROSURGICAL TECHNOLOGY INC | Redmond | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2025-08-14 | MICROSURGICAL TECHNOLOGY INC | Redmond | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | S |
| 2025-08-14 | MICROSURGICAL TECHNOLOGY INC | Redmond | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2025-08-14 | MICROSURGICAL TECHNOLOGY INC | Redmond | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Special Forms of Permits | S |
| 2025-08-14 | MICROSURGICAL TECHNOLOGY INC | Redmond | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2025-08-14 | MICROSURGICAL TECHNOLOGY INC | Redmond | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2025-08-14 | MICROSURGICAL TECHNOLOGY INC | Redmond | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | S |
| 2025-08-14 | MICROSURGICAL TECHNOLOGY INC | Redmond | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | S |
| 2025-08-11 | NEW FINISHES INC W MARGINAL WAY | Seattle | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2025-08-11 | NEW FINISHES INC W MARGINAL WAY | Seattle | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2025-08-07 | ALLEN INSTITUTE SEATTLE | Seattle | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2025-08-07 | ALLEN INSTITUTE SEATTLE | Seattle | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2025-08-07 | ALLEN INSTITUTE SEATTLE | Seattle | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | S |
| 2025-08-07 | ALLEN INSTITUTE SEATTLE | Seattle | Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals | S |
| 2025-08-01 | KING COUNTY DLS ROAD SERVICES DIV | Renton | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | E |
| 2025-08-01 | KING COUNTY DLS ROAD SERVICES DIV | Renton | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | E |
| 2025-08-01 | KING COUNTY DLS ROAD SERVICES DIV | Renton | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | E |
| 2025-08-01 | KING COUNTY DLS ROAD SERVICES DIV | Renton | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | E |
| 2025-08-01 | KING COUNTY DLS ROAD SERVICES DIV | Renton | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | E |
| 2025-07-21 | HONEYWELL AEROSPACE US LLC REDMOND | Redmond | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | E |
| 2025-07-21 | HONEYWELL AEROSPACE US LLC REDMOND | Redmond | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | E |
| 2025-07-21 | HONEYWELL AEROSPACE US LLC REDMOND | Redmond | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | E |
| 2025-07-21 | HONEYWELL AEROSPACE US LLC REDMOND | Redmond | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | E |
| 2025-07-21 | HONEYWELL AEROSPACE US LLC REDMOND | Redmond | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | E |
| 2025-07-21 | HONEYWELL AEROSPACE US LLC REDMOND | Redmond | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | E |
| 2025-06-24 | VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER | Seattle | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2025-06-24 | VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER | Seattle | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2025-06-24 | VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER | Seattle | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | S |
| 2025-06-24 | VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER | Seattle | Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals | S |
| 2025-06-24 | VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER | Seattle | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2025-06-24 | VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER | Seattle | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | S |
| 2025-06-11 | MOHAWK NORTHERN PLASTICS LLC | Auburn | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | S |
| 2025-06-11 | MOHAWK NORTHERN PLASTICS LLC | Auburn | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2025-06-11 | MOHAWK NORTHERN PLASTICS LLC | Auburn | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | S |
| 2025-06-05 | KING CNTY SOLID WST CEDAR HILLS LANDFILL | Maple Valley | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2025-06-05 | KING CNTY SOLID WST CEDAR HILLS LANDFILL | Maple Valley | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | S |
| 2025-06-05 | KING CNTY SOLID WST CEDAR HILLS LANDFILL | Maple Valley | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | S |
| 2025-05-08 | VIGOR SHIPYARDS INC 16TH AVE SW | Seattle | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | S |
| 2025-05-08 | VIGOR SHIPYARDS INC 16TH AVE SW | Seattle | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | S |
| 2025-05-08 | VIGOR SHIPYARDS INC 16TH AVE SW | Seattle | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | S |
| 2025-05-07 | DYNACARE NORTHWEST INC 17TH AVE | Seattle | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2025-05-07 | DYNACARE NORTHWEST INC 17TH AVE | Seattle | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | S |
| 2025-05-07 | DYNACARE NORTHWEST INC 17TH AVE | Seattle | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | S |
| 2025-05-07 | DYNACARE NORTHWEST INC 17TH AVE | Seattle | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2025-05-01 | LONG PAINTING CO KENT | Kent | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | S |
| 2025-05-01 | LONG PAINTING CO KENT | Kent | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | S |
| 2025-05-01 | LONG PAINTING CO KENT | Kent | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2025-05-01 | LONG PAINTING CO KENT | Kent | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | S |
Figures from EPA’s RCRAInfo download.