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2013 Re-Using Contaminated Land Conference King County Solid Waste Division is participating as a partner with the Northwest Environmental Business Council in the 2013 Re-Using Contaminated Land Conference. For full conference details and to register visit the Northwest Environmental Business Council website (external).

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Do you know of a site that might need assessment? Request assistance via e-mail.

Brownfields Program Brochure Download the Brownfields Program Brochure (PDF, 1 MB)

Contaminated sites can harm the environment, contribute to blight and hinder economic development. A Brownfield site is defined as "real property, the expansion, redevelopment or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant or contaminant."

The King County Brownfields Program provides assistance to qualified private individuals and businesses, nonprofit organizations, and municipalities within King County to assess and clean up contaminated sites, or Brownfields.

Types of assistance

• Technical assistance for site assessment and cleanup
• Grants for assessment and cleanup
• Low-interest loans for cleanup

Who is eligible?

• Private individuals and businesses
• Nonprofit organizations
• Municipalities

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