Lincoln County Health Department works with the public, cities, county, and state agencies to develop and implement plans for the safe storage, collection, transportation, and final disposal of solid waste. The Health Department works to assure compliance with RCW 70.95 and WAC 173-304 – Minimum Functional Standards for Solid Waste Facilities.
Our role involves:
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Permitting all solid waste facilities operating in Lincoln County
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Responding to complaints regarding improper storage and disposal of solid waste
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Investigating illegal dumping and non-permitted dump sites.
Our goal:
Is the protection of the health of our communities through the protection of our environment (air, land, and water) by assuring the proper storage, collection, transportation and disposal of solid waste.