Change how toxic sites are cleaned up in WA: Model Toxics Control Act Rulemaking Update

Help us change the way toxic sites are cleaned up across the state:
Did you know that there are over 14,000 toxic waste sites in Washington, most still in need of clean up? These are not just industrial sites - they’re in rural, urban, and suburban communities throughout the state and deeply impact people and the environment.
See the webinar recording from Thursday, April 13th, 2023 where we discussed an opportunity to influence how toxic waste sites are managed, hear stories of how toxic pollution affects tribes and communities, and learn how to make your voice heard through public comment.
Why are state toxic cleanup sites important?
Washington’s environmental cleanup law is supposed to protect our communities and natural resources from toxic pollution that threatens public health and the environment. Think of it as the state version of Superfund, responsible for cleaning up sites ranging from corner gas stations to vast industrial facilities with decades of legacy pollution. These sites are disproportionately located in communities of color and low income communities across our state. Public participation is critical in moving these cleanups forward equitably and you have an opportunity to have your voice heard now.
Make your voice heard
The Department of Ecology is updating how toxic waste sites are managed for the first time in more than thirty years. RE Sources, Communities for a Healthy Bay, the Duwamish River Community Coalition, and Washington Conservation Action are pushing for the update to incorporate environmental justice and climate change considerations to reduce the burden on our most impacted communities, but we need your help!