Hand Dryers
Green purchasing guidance for hand dryers, including:
Required specifications
Purchasers must include these specifications, unless not possible:
- Certification by Underwriters Laboratory verified by UL label (for electrical safety)
- Ability to dry hands in 15 seconds or less with maximum 135-degree F air
- Operate at a sound level of less than 80 dBA
- Energy consumption may not exceed 1400 watts
- Adherence to ADA protrusion requirements
- Include internal air filtration
End of life
Surplus goods that still can be used
- Use surplus disposal to get rid of items you no longer need. Keep materials out of landfills and make funds for your agency.
Recycling and disposal
Hazardous waste disposal guidelines and options:
- Department of Ecology: Dispose, recycle, or treat dangerous waste
- Washington Recycles
Contact us
Leatta Dahlhoff
Environmental Technical Analyst
Phone 360-407-8108