# WAC 173-310-020: WAC 173-310-020. Definitions

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_310_020

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 173-310-020
- **Heading:** WAC 173-310-020. Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 173 / Chapter 173-310 / Section 173-310-020

## Text

The following words and phrases as used herein have the following meanings, unless context clearly dictates otherwise:
(1) "Anti-litter symbol" means the standard symbol adopted herein by the department.
(2) "Department" means the Washington state department of ecology.
(3) "Litter" means all waste materials including, but not limited to, disposable packages or containers susceptible to being dropped, deposited, discarded or otherwise disposed of upon any property in the state, and solid waste that is illegally dumped, but not including the wastes of primary processes of mining, logging, sawmilling, farming or manufacturing.
(4) "Litter receptacle" means containers for the disposal of litter of not more than 60-gallon capacity: Provided, That special containers of larger capacity such as those referred to as "dumpsters," and garbage containers, or other waste containers serving single or multifamily residences are not included within this definition and their use is in no way regulated or affected by this chapter.
(5) "Person" means any industry, public or private corporation, copartnership, association, firm, individual, or other entity whatsoever.
(6) "Public place" means any area that is used or held out for the use of the public whether owned and operated by public or private interests, but not including indoor areas. An indoor area means any enclosed area covered with a roof and protected from moisture and wind.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 173-310-010 WAC 173-310-010. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_310_010.md)
- [WAC 173-310-020 WAC 173-310-020. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_310_020.md)
- [WAC 173-310-030 WAC 173-310-030. Responsibility to obtain and place litter receptacle](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_310_030.md)
- [WAC 173-310-040 WAC 173-310-040. Litter receptacles, where required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_310_040.md)
- [WAC 173-310-050 WAC 173-310-050. Number of litter receptacles required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_310_050.md)
- [WAC 173-310-060 WAC 173-310-060. Minimum standards](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_310_060.md)
- [WAC 173-310-070 WAC 173-310-070. Anti-litter symbol](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_310_070.md)
- [WAC 173-310-080 WAC 173-310-080. Prohibited acts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_310_080.md)
- [WAC 173-310-090 WAC 173-310-090. Penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_310_090.md)
- [WAC 173-310-100 WAC 173-310-100. Effective date and compliance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_310_100.md)

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