Alerts:  Nov. 12, 2024: Pertussis (whooping cough) outbreak confirmed in Spokane County. SRHD urges parents and pregnant people to vaccinate. Read the press release.

Solid Waste Handling (Garbage)

Ensuring the proper management of solid waste in order to protect public health, prevent pollution, and conserve resources.

Overview

Proper management of solid waste helps to protect public health, prevent pollution, and conserve resources. Locally, several entities are involved in different aspects of waste reporting and disposal, and this is largely dependent on location within Spokane County. Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) provides solid waste-related support and services to local businesses and organizations as well as individual community members. The scope of SRHD’s jurisdiction is outlined below.


Solid Waste Facilities

SRHD permits and inspects solid waste facilities in Spokane County to ensure compliance with the applicable regulations (see Resources). For questions, please call 509.324.1560, extension 3.


Solid Waste Complaints

SRHD responds to complaints in areas of Spokane County that are NOT within the boundaries of a municipality. These complaints include garbage, animal waste, medical waste, demolition and construction waste. SRHD’s Environmental Public Health staff work closely with the Washington State Department of Ecology and local code enforcement agencies to ensure that solid waste regulations are followed.

Local Code Enforcement Offices


Resources

Spokane, Kootenai Waste Directory
Spokane, Kootenai Waste Directory

Search for vendors nearby that will manage specific waste types and learn more about all types of waste.

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Safe Medication Return
Safe Medication Return

Do you have unused medication at home? Find out how to safely drop off unwanted medication in Washington.

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