Spokane uses a single stream recycling system, allowing for convenient, efficient services.
Recyclables are taken to the Spokane Materials and Recycling Technology (SMaRT) Center owned and operated by, Waste Management, where they are sorted, processed and prepared for markets.
Find your recycling collection week and more information on the Recycling Map page.
Call 311 to schedule a one-time courtesy pickup* for up to one (1) yard of moving boxes and packing paper. All clean recyclable moving materials exceeding one (1) yard will be picked up at the single-stream recycling loose yardage rate.
*Service available for single-family residential customers only. Not available for commercial or multi-family properties.
For information about missed collection, vacation hold, and assistance for elderly or disabled customers, please visit the Solid Waste Residential Services page.
Spokane County residents have three options to self-haul and drop off clean recyclables free of charge:
For disposal locations and hours, please see our Disposal Locations page.
For information about Household hazardous waste, please see our Hazardous Wastes page.
Residential appliances are accepted and recycled, but require a regular waste charge (same as garbage) because of special handling. Refrigerators with ammonia are not accepted at the Transfer Stations, however, they are accepted at the Waste to Energy Facility at the regular garbage rate. Commercial sized refrigerators or freezers are not accepted.
Recycling of mercury-containing lights is now free in Washington state at authorized collection sites (including SCRSWS transfer stations), thanks to the Washington Mercury-Containing Lights Stewardship Program and LightRecycle Washington.
Household Batteries can be collected in a clear plastic bag and placed on top of the Single Stream Recycling Cart lid. Otherwise, you can drop them off at the HHW collection area at your local transfer station.
Lithium-ion batteries pose risk of fire and should not be placed in recycling or trash containers. Visit Battery Smart Spokane to learn more about safe battery handling and disposal.
E-cycling is the reuse and recycling of electronic products. Unwanted electronic equipment is one of the fastest growing segments of the solid waste stream, and can contain materials that are harmful to our environment. Fortunately, many of these items, such as computers, TVs, VCRs, stereos, copiers, fax machines, and cell phones, can be reused or recycled.
Washington has a free, convenient and environmentally responsible recycling program for many of these items. Visit the E-Cycle Washington website or call 1.800.RECYCLE (732.9253) to find e-cycling opportunities near you. Below are partial lists of Spokane County locations that can take your unwanted electronics.
Always call first to verify items accepted and whether there is a fee.
Most major cell phone retailers will take any used cell phone, whether or not it came from them and whether or not you buy a new one from them. Remember to cancel your cell phone service and delete any stored information before recycling or donating the phone. The following companies accept cell phones. Always call first.
Or, consider donating your old cell phones to:
You can take clothing and bedding in good condition to Goodwill, a thrift or consignment store, or sell/donate items on Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, etc.
Always contact first to verify items accepted.
Please check the Check the Spokane Waste Directory.
Organizations may borrow waste collection equipment and materials from the Waste Reduction Lending Library.
ClearStream Recycle Bin
