Overview
Weyerhaeuser Puget Sound Chip Center is an operational harbour facility in Tacoma, Washington, handling wood chip cargo for marine transport. It serves as a key logistics node in the Pacific Northwest.
Weyerhaeuser Puget Sound Chip Center is a harbour facility located at 2340 Alexander Ave, Tacoma, Washington, USA. It is operational and specializes in handling wood chips for marine shipping, supporting the regional forestry and paper industries. The facility operates under U.S. environmental regulations including the EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) and NPDES permits for stormwater management. As a bulk cargo terminal, it manages wood chip storage and loading, with typical infrastructure for dust control and runoff containment to protect Puget Sound water quality. Located on the Puget Sound, the facility plays a role in the regional timber economy. Its proximity to sensitive marine habitats necessitates careful environmental management, including stormwater treatment and spill prevention measures common to bulk cargo terminals.
Environmental context
The facility is situated on the Puget Sound, a biologically rich estuary. Handling wood chips involves potential risks from stormwater runoff containing organic matter and sediment. Standard mitigation includes containment basins and sediment controls. The site's industrial setting requires compliance with local water quality regulations to minimize impacts on marine life.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 2340 Alexander Ave, Tacoma, Washington 98421-4006, USA.
It handles wood chips as bulk cargo for marine transport, serving the forestry and paper industries.
The facility must comply with the US EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) and NPDES permits for stormwater and wastewater discharges.
Bulk cargo terminals typically use containment basins, sediment controls, and treatment systems to manage stormwater and prevent pollution.
The facility is operational.
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