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1. Who can file a waste complaint?

Any individual or agency may file a complaint with the Health District if they believe a public health violation has occurred or when there is dissatisfaction with conditions that may be the responsibility of the Health District.

Generally, the Health District does not disclose information on who files complaints. However, we may be required to release identifying information in response to a public records request or court order, per Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 42.56, information is not release when revealing the identity of a person who files a complaint would endanger their life, physical safety, or property. Complaints can be filed anonymously, however not providing contact information may limit our ability to properly follow-up and investigate the complaint.

2. How does a person file a complaint?

Contact the Health District by phone, online, or in person at any of our office locations.

Please be prepared to provide the following information:

• What the problem is? Briefly describe the type of nuisance and how often it is occurring.
• Where is the problem? Street address or cross streets, city, zip code, and any land marks that will help us locate the site.
• What kind of material is involved? What type of garbage or waste?
• How much is there?