Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 36.58 - Solid Waste Disposal.
36.58.060 - Solid waste disposal—Ownership of solid wastes—Responsibility for handling.

RCW 36.58.060
Solid waste disposal—Ownership of solid wastes—Responsibility for handling.

Ownership of solid wastes shall be vested in the person or local jurisdiction managing disposal and/or resource recovery facilities upon the arrival of said solid wastes at said facility: PROVIDED, That the original owner retains ownership of the solid wastes until they arrive at the disposal site or transfer station or detachable container, and the original owner has the right of recovery to any valuable items inadvertently discarded: PROVIDED FURTHER, That the person or agency providing the collection service shall be responsible for the proper handling of the solid wastes from the point of collection to the disposal or recovery facility.

[1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 58 § 4.]

Structure Revised Code of Washington

Revised Code of Washington

Title 36 - Counties

Chapter 36.58 - Solid Waste Disposal.

36.58.010 - Acquisition of solid waste or recyclable materials sites authorized.

36.58.020 - Rules and regulations as to use—Penalty.

36.58.030 - "Transfer station" defined.

36.58.040 - Solid waste handling systems authorized—Disposal sites—Contracts for solid waste handling and collection of source separated recyclable material—Waste reduction and recycling.

36.58.045 - County may impose fee upon solid waste collection services—Revenue to fund compliance with comprehensive solid waste management plan.

36.58.050 - Solid waste disposal—Transfer stations.

36.58.060 - Solid waste disposal—Ownership of solid wastes—Responsibility for handling.

36.58.080 - County solid waste facilities—Exempt from municipal taxes—Charges to mitigate impacts—Negotiation and arbitration.

36.58.090 - Contracts with vendors for solid waste handling systems, plants, sites, or facilities—Requirements—Vendor selection procedures.

36.58.100 - Solid waste disposal district—Authorized—Boundaries—Powers—Governing body.

36.58.110 - Solid waste disposal district—Establishment, modification, or dissolution—Hearing—Notice.

36.58.120 - Solid waste disposal district—Establishment—Ordinance.

36.58.130 - Solid waste disposal district—Powers—Restrictions—Fees.

36.58.140 - Solid waste disposal district—Excise tax—Lien for delinquent taxes and penalties.

36.58.150 - Solid waste disposal district—Excess levies authorized—General obligation and revenue bonds.

36.58.160 - Collection and transportation of recyclable materials by recycling companies or nonprofit entities—Reuse or reclamation—Application of chapter.