The Department of Ecology adopted new regulations Wash. Admin. Code §173-345, Recyclable Materials--Transporter and Facility requirements. The rules require transporters of recyclable material to register with the department, transport recyclable materials only to locations where recycling occurs, and keep records of all activities for two years. In addition, these new rules require recycling facilities to notify the department of their existence 30 days before operation commences (90 days for existing facilities). The adopted rule will incorporate language that prescribes penalties for noncompliance of up to $1,000 per violation. http://apps.leg.wa.gov/documents/laws/wsr/2009/09/09-09-131.htm.