Notice: The Waste to Energy Facility at 2900 S. Geiger Blvd. now accepts fire-damaged materials that are recognizable and free of ash if accompanied by an asbestos survey. See Fire Damage Debris Disposal flyer for requirements and information. (PDF 165 KB)
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) includes common household products that may contain hazardous chemicals and carry labels such as caution, warning, danger, corrosive, poison, flammable, or combustible. Handle these materials carefully to protect people, wildlife, and the environment. Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) is accepted free of charge from residential customers when generated from a private home or vehicle. Materials must be in leak-proof containers and no larger than 5 gallons. Containers cannot be emptied and returned. HHW is accepted at the City’s Waste to Energy transfer station and the County’s North and Valley transfer stations 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m., seven days a week.
Accepted as HHW (no-cost drop-off):
What not to bring:
Fluorescent lights are energy efficient but contain mercury and must be disposed of properly. Never place fluorescent bulbs in residential garbage or recycling carts. Accumulate up to 15 burned-out bulbs at a time, along with other household mercury-containing items, and take them to the Household Hazardous Waste section at transfer stations for free disposal.
Find additional drop-off locations at LightRecycle. Businesses seeking safe disposal options should contact the Recycling Hotline at 509.477.6800.
To prevent injury and illness, place needles, syringes, lancets, and other sharp objects in a puncture-resistant container, such as a coffee can, liquid detergent bottle, or bleach bottle. Label the container “Sharps” and take it to the Household Hazardous Waste area at a transfer station for disposal.
Never flush sharps down the toilet or place sharps containers in recycling carts.
Spokane County residents can dispose of prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications safely, environmentally responsibly, and at no charge through a statewide program.
Visit MED-Project: Medication Education & Disposal to request a pre-paid, pre-addressed mail-back package, or find a drop off location near you.
Business waste cannot be accepted at the WTE household hazardous waste drop off area. Disposal requirements depend on the amount of waste generated and are regulated by the Washington State Department of Ecology.
“Small Quantity Generators” are businesses that generate less than 220 pounds of dangerous waste or 2.2 pounds of acutely hazardous waste per month.
“Large Quantity Generators” exceed these amounts and are subject to additional Ecology requirements.
Visit the Department of Ecology website for more information on disposal options and generator requirements.
Chemical or Hazardous Spills
Get Help with Hazardous Waste Emergency Planning for your Business:
Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals (AHMP)
800.437.7430
ahmpnet.org
EnviroStars
509.535.7084
envirostars.org
Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
509.477.2204
spokanecounty.gov/1866/LEPC-Local-Emergency-Planning-Committee
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
541.948.3146
nfpa.org
North America Hazardous Materials Management Association (NAHMMA)
877.292.1403
nahmma.org
Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)
360.668.6592
swananw.org
Spokane Fire Department
311, or for outside city limits, 509.755.CITY (2489)
spokanefire.org
Spokane Valley Fire Dept.
509.928.2462
spokanevalleyfire.com
Washington State Department of Ecology – Eastern Regional Office
509.329.3400
ecy.wa.gov
Washington Refuse and Recycling Association (WRRA)
360.943.8859
wrra.org
Washington State Recycling Association (WSRA)
206.244.0311
wsra.net
A comprehensive waste disposal directory is maintained by the EnviroCertified Program.
Learn safer alternatives to using hazardous products in your home and yard.
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