(1) All material recovery facilities and all facilities that recycle solid waste, except for those facilities with a current solid waste handling permit issued under RCW 70.95.170, must notify the department and the jurisdictional health department in writing within thirty days prior to operation, of the intent to conduct recycling in accordance with this section. Notification must be in writing, and include:

(a) Contact information for the person conducting the recycling activity;

(b) A general description of the recycling activity;

(c) A description of the types of solid waste being recycled; and

(d) A general description of the recycling processes and methods.

(2) Any facility, except product take-back centers, that accepts recyclable materials within the state without first meeting the requirements of subsection (1) of this section, is subject to a civil penalty of up to one thousand dollars per violation.

(3) Facilities exempt from the notification requirements in chapter 173-350 WAC are exempt from the requirements in this section.