Required specifications

Purchasers must include these specifications, unless not possible:

• RCW 70.270: Replacement of Lead Wheel Weights with Environmentally Preferred Wheel Weights directs government agencies and businesses to replace lead wheel weights with environmentally preferred wheel weights on all vehicles when they replace or balance tires in Washington.
• In addition, EO 04-01: Persistent Toxic Chemicals directs the state to make available for purchase and use by state agencies equipment, supplies, and other products that do not contain persistent and bioaccumulative toxic (PBT) chemicals, unless there is no feasible alternative.
• Accordingly, no wheel weights may contain lead or lead compounds.

Laws, rules, and executive orders

These laws, rules, and executive orders must be included in the contract language:

• RRCW 70.270: Replacement of Lead Wheel Weights with Environmentally Preferred Wheel Weights
• EO 04-01: Persistent Toxic Chemicals

Find these products on statewide contracts

Find products that meet Washington’s green purchasing specifications:

• Contract 00519: Tires, tubes and services

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