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About Clandestine Drug Lab Cleanup

How We're Involved

The Washington State Department of Health certifies workers, supervisors, and contractors who clean up illegal drug labs. We do this to support local health agency's efforts for handling contaminated drug lab sites.

Resources We Provide

• Meth lab fact sheet - Information on what methamphetamine drug labs are and the dangers they pose.

• Rental property drug lab prevention - Brochure for landlords and property owners on preventing drug labs.

• Motel and hotel drug lab prevention - Brochure for owners and managers on preventing drug labs on their property.

• Drug lab cleanup companies - List of decontamination contractors who are certified to cleanup drug labs.

  • See also our list of individuals who are certified to cleanup drug labs.

• Certification requirements for drug lab cleanup - Learn about the fees and requirements for being a drug lab decontamination worker, supervisor, contractor, or training provider.

• Decontamination resources - Guidelines and standards workers cleaning up drug labs should follow.