Environment / Countywide · Bellingham
Olivine Corporation Landfill meets criteria to end permitting requirements
A Bellingham-area private landfill where incinerator ash was disposed in the 1980s has met the criteria to safely discontinue environmental monitoring.
Washington Department of Ecology published this notice on 2026-08-28. The following highlights are selected excerpts from the full source.
A Bellingham-area private landfill where incinerator ash was disposed in the 1980s has met the criteria to safely discontinue environmental monitoring.
The Olivine Corporation Landfill is located just north of Bellingham at 928 Thomas Road in Whatcom County. Whatcom County Health & Community Services (WCHCS) regulates Olivine Landfill in accordance with Chapter 173-304 of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) (Minimum Functional Standards for Solid Waste Handling). Ecology’s Solid Waste Management Program provides technical support to WCHCS.
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Washington Department of Ecology →Source publication: Aug 28, 2026
Source checked: Sep 25, 2026
Brief prepared: Sep 25, 2026
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