Washington requires jurisdictions over 25,000 to provide organics collection and bans certain organic waste disposal under RCW 70A.205.545.
Under the Washington Organics Management Law (HB 1799, codified at RCW 70A.205.545), jurisdictions with population over 25,000 must offer organics collection service, and businesses generating significant volumes of organic waste must arrange organics diversion. Backyard composting is broadly permitted statewide and not prohibited by state law. The Department of Ecology administers compost facility permitting under chapter 173-350 WAC. State law preempts inconsistent local prohibitions on residential composting consistent with public health rules.
Businesses failing to subscribe to required organics service face local enforcement; facility permit violations may incur Ecology penalties.
Lynnwood, WA
Lynnwood does not have a local airport. Paine Field (PAE) in Everett is approximately 5 miles northeast. Aircraft noise is regulated federally by the FAA. No...
Lynnwood, WA
Barking dogs that cause a noise disturbance are subject to LMC §10.12.300 (noises prohibited). Noise audible at 50 feet from the source is prima facie eviden...
Lynnwood, WA
Construction noise in Lynnwood is limited to Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. under LMC §10.12.300. Weekend construction is prohibited unless ...
Lynnwood, WA
Lynnwood noise regulations are governed by LMC Ch. 10.12, which adopts WAC 173-60 Environmental Designation for Noise Abatement (EDNA) standards. Quiet hours...
Lynnwood, WA
Abandoned vehicles on public streets are reported to the Lynnwood Police Department or Snohomish County Sheriff. Inoperable vehicles on private property are ...
Lynnwood, WA
Street parking in Lynnwood is regulated under LMC Title 10 (traffic/vehicles) and adopts applicable Washington State vehicle codes (RCW 46). Contact the Lynn...
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