Garbage, recycling, and food & yard waste services are on their normal schedule this week. Reminder! Carts need to be at the curb by 6 a.m. on your regular collection day. To view the city holiday operations schedule for the Indigenous Peoples' holiday, please refer to our news release.

News Releases for Week of Sunday, November 21, 2021

Nov. 24

SFD Encourages Extra Caution This Turkey Day

11:47 a.m. - Thanksgiving Day is the leading day for U.S. home cooking fires.

Nov. 23

Mayor Orders Forensic Audit of Fire Leave Usage

1:39 p.m. - Sick time usage spiked during months leading up to vaccine mandate deadline

Council to Consider Last Minute Special Budget Ordinance to Fund SFD

7:16 a.m. - On Monday, Nov. 29 the Spokane City Council will consider a last minute special budget ordinance to fund the Spokane Fire Department.

Nov. 22

Apprehension of Armed Assault Suspect and Injury to K9

4:27 p.m. - Armed assault suspect gouges eye of K9 Haywire during arrest