Washington requires curbside recycling availability in urban areas under RCW 70A.205 and mandates organics collection for businesses under RCW 70A.205.545. Counties and cities must implement state-mandated waste reduction plans.
Under RCW 70A.205 (Solid Waste Management Act), every county must prepare a comprehensive solid waste management plan that includes recycling. Urban areas must offer curbside recycling collection. The Organics Management Law (RCW 70A.205.540 through .550, effective 2022) requires businesses generating significant organic waste to subscribe to organics collection services and recycle yard debris and food scraps based on volume thresholds phased through 2026. The Department of Ecology oversees compliance and beverage container recycling under RCW 70A.530.
Non-compliance with the organics law and solid waste plans can result in civil penalties up to $1,000 per day under RCW 70A.205.270 and required corrective action.
Puyallup, WA
Puyallup regulates noise under PMC Chapter 6.16 (Noise Control), using Environmental Designation for Noise Abatement (EDNA) zones. Residential (Class A) zone...
Puyallup, WA
Puyallup has no local aircraft noise ordinance. Thun Field (Pierce County Airport) generates some general aviation traffic near Puyallup. FAA regulations gov...
Puyallup, WA
Puyallup prohibits frequent, repetitive, or continuous noise from animals in residential zones that unreasonably disturbs neighbors under PMC Chapter 6.16. E...
Puyallup, WA
Construction in the right-of-way in Puyallup is restricted from 10 PM to 7 AM under PMC 11.05. Emergency work is exempt. Private property construction should...
Puyallup, WA
Abandoned vehicles on public streets or private property in Puyallup are subject to code enforcement action as a nuisance. Puyallup Code Compliance handles a...
Puyallup, WA
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