Technical Assistance Resources

Shoptalk Newsletter by the Washington State Department of Ecology

Shoptalk is Ecology’s dangerous waste and pollution prevention newsletter. This publication comes out three times a year with information on training, best practices, rulemaking, and reporting deadlines. Shoptalk is produced by Ecology’s Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction Program.

Your business is liable for the dangerous waste you generate. If you’re uncertain about your responsibilities as a dangerous waste generator, speak with a dangerous waste specialist from your local Ecology office.

BMPs for Containing Critical Materials During Storage & Handling in Idaho

Kootenai County Critical Materials Program – Technical Assistance

If you own a business in Kootenai County Idaho you will need to follow the Best Management Practices identified in the Critical Materials Program. The Panhandle Health District administers the program and will send experts out to your business to provide technical assistance.  Fees apply in Idaho.

Water is the most important natural resource on Earth. Protecting water used for human consumption, such as for drinking, cooking,and hand washing is of utmost importance to Panhandle Health District. Our highly trained Environmental Health Specialists inspect and manage critical materials, drinking water, non-domestic waste