Spill Response Program

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Call City Hall (206) 801-2700 to report spills or dumping.
We will respond every day, at any time (24/7). 

The City responds to spills to stop pollution from reaching our local waterways. Common types of spills include:

  • oil, gas, or other fluids from cars
  • construction debris or mud
  • soapy car wash water
  • paint
  • cleaning and chemical products

When in doubt, please report the spill. 

If you cause a spill that flows to parking lots, roads, ditches, storm drains, or water bodies, you are required by law to report it within 24 hours. Reporting spills immediately is critical to preventing water pollution. 

When reporting a spill, please provide:

  • material that spilled
  • estimated volume of material that spilled
  • your contact information
  • exact address or cross streets of the spill
  • an initial assessment of the situation (have any drains been impacted)
  • what time it happened or when you first observed the spill

Learn how to properly clean up a spill:

 

Most spills are preventable. Having a spill plan helps your business prevent and respond to spills effectively. Use this template to create a spill plan:

If you are a Shoreline business, you may qualify for a free spill kit and help in developing a spill plan. Visit the Small Business Assistance Program page to learn more.