Trash & Recycling in Spokane, WA (2026)
4 verified trash & recycling rules for Spokane, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Pickup Rules & Schedules
Spokane Solid Waste Collection provides weekly garbage and every-other-week recycling pickup to residential customers. Carts must be placed curbside by 6 AM on collection day and removed within 24 hours under SMC 13.02.
Trash Recycling: Pickup Rules
Some RestrictionsBin Placement Rules
Spokane carts must be placed within 3 feet of the curb or alley, with at least 3 feet of clearance between carts and obstacles. Alley service is the default in older neighborhoods; curb service applies elsewhere per SMC 13.02.
Trash Recycling: Bin Placement
Some RestrictionsBulk Item Disposal
Spokane residents can dispose of bulky items through the Clean Green and annual Spring Clean-Up programs, or by self-hauling to the Waste-to-Energy Facility. Bulk items placed at the curb outside approved programs are illegal dumping.
Trash Recycling: Bulk Disposal
Some RestrictionsRecycling Requirements
Spokane operates a single-stream recycling program with a blue cart collected every other week. Accepted materials include paper, cardboard, metal cans, and plastics #1 and #2. Glass is collected separately at drop-off sites.
Trash Recycling: Recycling Requirements
Some RestrictionsLooking for Spokane County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Spokane city rules.
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