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Organics Recycling Collection Areas (ORCA) Frequency Waiver Guidance

 
Publication number Date Published
26-07-002January 2026
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Author(s) Washington Department of Ecology
Description Starting in November 2024, Ecology’s Organics team began the process of interpreting RCW 70A.205.540’s Service and Frequency Waiver provisions. The law outlines criteria for receiving waivers and how long waivers are valid. With help from partners across the state and the Office of the Attorney General, Ecology developed an application and guidance for the ORCA waivers.

This guidance document is meant to help jurisdictions navigate the ORCA waiver process. This document is meant to be used alongside the waiver application to guide jurisdiction’s through the waiver details and timeline.
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Keywords frequency, orca, organics, organics management law, organics management, waiver, Organics Recycling Collection Areas
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