City of Spokane

Spokane Municipal Code

***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Title 03
Chapter 03.01B
Section 03.01B.083
 

Title 03 Administration and Personnel

Chapter 03.01B Executive and Administration

Article VIII. Public Works Division

Section 03.01B.083 Solid Waste Disposal

 

Solid Waste Disposal is an administrative department within the Public Works Division that handles solid waste disposal and related functions for solid waste generated in the city of Spokane, not assigned to the Solid Waste Collection Department. The Solid Waste Disposal Department maintains and operates the Waste-to-Energy (WTE) facility that processes municipal solid waste in compliance with all environmental permits. It manages long-haul disposal, landfills, special-handling waste, waste-reduction strategies, and recycling education and outreach. The Solid Waste Disposal Department also handles solid waste disposal for other participating local jurisdictions by interlocal agreement.

 

Date Passed: Monday, January 12, 2026

Effective Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026

ORD C36795 Section 3