Partners

Essential safety information, emergency contacts, and environmental partners for the Spokane-Kootenai region.

Municipal Services

City and town resources for waste management, recycling, and code enforcement across the region.

Address: City of Airway Heights
1208 S. Lundstrom
Airway Heights,
WA  99001

Athol residents can use Kootenai County Solid Waste drop off sites near them.  Both north sites are staffed seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

  • Athol site: 7222 E. Howard Rd, Athol – just north of State Highway 54, east of Athol
  • Chilco site: 20835 N. Ramsey Rd, Rathdrum – between Chilco Road and Diagonal Road

Address: 30355 N 3rd St., P.O. Box 249, Athol, ID 83801

The City of Cheney provides locally-owned utility services for garbage, recycling, and yard waste disposal. Use these links for online information:

For Code Enforcement issues dealing with substandard housing, junk, unlicensed vehicles, mobile homes, signs and other nuisances.

Address: 609 2nd Street, Cheney, WA 99004

Use the online reporting system for non-emergency issues.

Address:
710 E. Mullan Ave
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814

Address: 316 East Crawford / P.O. Box F, Deer Park, WA 99006

The City has a mandatory garbage ordinance (8.12.050) which is currently contracted through Waste Management NW.

See suspicious activity? Call Crime Check! 

OR 911 for crimes in progress.

The Town of Fairfield receives residential and commercial solid waste collection services from Empire Disposal. Citizens can take their commingled recyclables to a drop-off container located within its municipality, also serviced by Empire Disposal.

Address: 218 E. Main St. /  PO Box 334, Fairfield, WA 99012

Garbage is picked up on Tuesday of each week. A limit of two 32-gallon containers with covers are permitted. Each additional container will be charged $6.80 on your utility bill.

 

Boxes, papers, tree cuttings and all odd articles must be crushed and/or bundled in lengths not to exceed 5 feet and weigh no more than 50 pounds, with the exception of special hauls.

 

For more information.

Address: 100 E. Frederick Ave, P.O. Box 73, Harrison, ID 83833

Garbage is picked up on Tuesday of each week. A limit of two 32-gallon containers with covers are permitted. Each additional container will be charged $6.80 on your utility bill.

 

Boxes, papers, tree cuttings and all odd articles must be crushed and/or bundled in lengths not to exceed 5 feet and weigh no more than 50 pounds, with the exception of special hauls.

 

For more information.

Address: 8930 N. Government Way, Hayden, Idaho  83835

Latah receives residential and commercial solid waste collection services from Empire Disposal. Citizens can take their commingled recyclables to a drop-off container located within its municipality, also serviced by Empire Disposal.

Address: 108 E. Market St, Latah, WA 99018

To report a concern, use the online form:

To report a concern, use the online form:

Report illegal dumping:

Address: City Hall P.O. Box 369 124 S. Lefevre Street Medical Lake, WA 99022

Trash, Abandoned Vehicles on private property and other code enforcement complaints can be reported through:

Complaints may be submitted on Citizens Action Request (CAR) Forms available at City Hall service counters or downloadable here:

Drop off, fax or mail completed forms to City Hall.

The City of Post Falls provides billing and account management for residential garbage and recycling services. To set up service or for billing account questions, call the Utility Department at or go to their webpage.

Address: 408 N Spokane St. Post Falls Idaho 83854

The City of Rathdrum has two options for sanitation services:

Address: 8047 West Main St., Rathdrum, ID  83858

Empire Disposal provides residential and commercial solid waste collection services for the town of Spangle.

Address: 115 West 2nd Street /PO Box 147, Spangle, WA 99031

Spirit Lake residents can use Kootenai County Solid Waste drop-off sites near them. Both north sites are staffed seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

  • Athol site: 7222 E. Howard Rd, Athol – just north of State Highway 54, east of Athol
  • Chilco site: 20835 N. Ramsey Rd, Rathdrum – between Chilco Road and Diagonal Road

The sites are NOT able to recycle glass, plastics, metal, or batteries in these containers.

For more information:

Address: 6042 W. Maine Street, P.O. Box 309, Spirit Lake, ID 83869-0309

Stormwater/Drainage: To report a stormwater, storm drainage, or illegal discharge problem in the City of Spokane Valley:

To learn about Solid Waste and Recycling:

Address: 10210 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley, WA 99206

Waverly receives residential and commercial solid waste collection services from Empire Disposal.  Citizens can take their comingled recyclables to a drop-off container located within their municipality, also serviced by Empire Disposal.

Address: N 255 Commercial /  PO Box 37, Waverly, WA 99039.

Worley provides its residents with water, sewer, and garbage collection services (every Wednesday morning).

Garbage collection is REQUIRED within the City of Worley’s service area. Garbage collection is scheduled for each Wednesday between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. GARBAGE MUST BE SET OUT AT THE STREET BY 8 A.M. TO ENSURE PICKUP.

32 gallon size or smaller cans with lids will be accepted (no heavy metal barrels). Garbage MUST BE BAGGED. Bigger than 32 gallon size cans will be charged at the 2 can rate. Do not set garbage in boxes or bags of any kind on the ground. Any scattered garbage will not be picked up.

Address: 9936 W. E Street, Worley, ID 83876

Rockford receives residential and commercial solid waste collection services from Empire Disposal.Rockford residents and businesses also have access to the Spokane County facilities for solid waste, clean green, recycling, household hazardous waste, conditionally exempt small quantity generator waste, and education and outreach programs.

Address: 20 W. Emma St. / P.O. Box 49, Rockford, WA 99030-0049

Special Programs & Resources

Specialized recycling programs, volunteer opportunities, and educational resources.

Washington’s FREE, convenient, and environmentally responsible electronics recycling. Products accepted for free at E-Cycle Washington drop-off sites include:

  • Televisions
  • Computers
  • Computer monitors
  • Portable or laptop computers
  • Tablets
  • E-readers (also called e-book readers)

Please note that computer peripherals such as keyboards, mice, and printers are not included in this program.

Washington State law requires that all mercury-containing lights be recycled. All fluorescent and High Intensity Discharge lights contain mercury – a potent neurotoxin.

Washington State residents will be able to recycle mercury-containing lights at no charge, through the LightRecycle Washington Program. You can drop lights off at authorized Collection Sites throughout Washington State.

Washington State’s Paint Stewardship program for residential customers offers drop-off sites for house paint as well as primers, stains, sealers, and clear coatings such as shellac and varnish.

The Industrial Materials Exchange (IMEX) offers a wide variety of both available and wanted materials. Based in Seattle, it primarily serves businesses in Oregon, Idaho, and Washington. IMEX is a free listing service that helps businesses sell or give away surplus materials and wastes.

Earth911 helps consumers find their own shade of green, match their values to their purchase behavior, adopt environmentally sound practices, and drive impactful environmental changes. They deliver a mix of targeted content, eco-conscious products, and environmental actions.

The Spokane County Waste Ambassador program empowers community members to make a difference through improved practices, ongoing education, innovation, and volunteerism.

Washington Recycles at 1-800-RECYCLE (1-800-732-9253) is both a hotline and an online tool that connects you or your business to recycling services across Washington. This tool can help you find where in your community you can recycle everything from used appliances to leftover paint.

Eastern Washington LID Guidance Manual 2013

City Of Spokane Low Impact Development Ordinance Eastern Washington Stormwater Organizations

Address: 12011 Tejon Street, Suite 700 Westminster, CO 80234

EnviroCertified is a voluntary program that recognizes Spokane County businesses that have practices and policies in place to properly manage dangerous waste and conserve resources. A unique partnership between agencies and non-profits provides participants with public recognition and advertising.

Environmental Organizations

Community organizations and advocacy groups working on waste prevention and reduction.

Address: 35 W. Main Avenue Suite 300 

Spokane, WA 99201

Address: University of Idaho
Harbor Center
1031 N Academic Way
Coeur d’Alene ID,  83814

25 W Main Ave, #222, Spokane, WA 99201

2311 W 16th Ave, #50, Spokane, WA 99224

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