# WAC 173-304-015: WAC 173-304-015. Applicability

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_304_015

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 173-304-015
- **Heading:** WAC 173-304-015. Applicability
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 173 / Chapter 173-304 / Section 173-304-015

## Text

These regulations apply to solid wastes as that term is defined in WAC 173-304-100 . These regulations shall not apply to the following solid wastes:
(1) Overburden from mining operations intended for return to the mine;
(2) Liquid wastes whose discharge or potential discharge is regulated under federal, state or local water pollution permits;
(3) Dangerous wastes as defined by chapter 70.105 RCW and chapter 173-303 WAC;
(4) Woodwaste used for ornamental, animal bedding, mulch and plant bedding, or roadbuilding purposes;
(5) Agricultural wastes, limited to manures and crop residues, returned to the soils at agronomic rates;
(6) Clean soils and clean dredge spoils as defined in WAC 173-304-100 or as otherwise regulated by section 404 of the Federal Clean Water Act (PL 95-217);
(7) Septage taken to a sewage treatment plant permitted under chapter 90.48 RCW;
(8) Radioactive wastes, defined by chapters 402-12 and 402-19 WAC; and
(9) Wood debris resulting from the harvesting of timber and whose disposal is permitted under chapter 76.04 RCW, the State Forest Practices Act.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 173-304-010 WAC 173-304-010. Authority and purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_304_010.md)
- [WAC 173-304-011 WAC 173-304-011. County planning requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_304_011.md)
- [WAC 173-304-012 WAC 173-304-012. Planning requirements for energy recovery or incineration facilities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_304_012.md)
- [WAC 173-304-015 WAC 173-304-015. Applicability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_304_015.md)
- [WAC 173-304-100 WAC 173-304-100. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_304_100.md)
- [WAC 173-304-130 WAC 173-304-130. Locational standards for disposal sites](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_304_130.md)
- [WAC 173-304-190 WAC 173-304-190. Owner responsibilities for solid waste](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_304_190.md)
- [WAC 173-304-195 WAC 173-304-195. Permit required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_304_195.md)
- [WAC 173-304-200 WAC 173-304-200. On-site containerized storage, collection and transportation standards for solid waste](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_304_200.md)
- [WAC 173-304-300 WAC 173-304-300. Waste recycling facility standards](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_304_300.md)
- [WAC 173-304-400 WAC 173-304-400. Solid waste handling facility standards](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_304_400.md)
- [WAC 173-304-405 WAC 173-304-405. General facility requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_304_405.md)
- [WAC 173-304-407 WAC 173-304-407. General closure and post-closure requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_304_407.md)
- [WAC 173-304-410 WAC 173-304-410. Transfer stations, baling and compaction systems, and drop box facilities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_304_410.md)

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