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Spokane County, WA Trash & Recycling: Pickup Rules & Schedules (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

System
Spokane County Regional Solid Waste
Must deliver to
System disposal site (SCC 8.56.160)
Haulers
Certificated under RCW 81.77
Self-haul
County transfer stations allowed
Penalty
$50-$500/violation + misdemeanor

Summary

Spokane County runs a mandatory regional solid-waste system. Solid waste generated in unincorporated areas must go to a system disposal site, and it is unlawful to fail to deliver, or ensure lawful delivery of, that waste (SCC 8.56.160).

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Spokane County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it is unlawful for every owner, tenant, occupant, or other person responsible for the condition of private property to fail to deliver, or fail to ensure lawful delivery of, solid waste originating in the county to a system disposal site.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 63).

Full Breakdown

Under SCC Title 8, the county 'exercises its right to control the disposal of all solid waste generated and collected within the unincorporated areas.' SCC 8.56.160 makes it unlawful to dump solid waste anywhere except a system disposal site, and states it is unlawful 'for every owner, tenant, occupant, or other person responsible for the condition of private property to fail to deliver, or fail to ensure lawful delivery of, solid waste... to a system disposal site.' Certificated haulers under RCW 81.77 provide curbside garbage service; residents may also self-haul to county transfer stations. Recycling collection follows SCC 8.58 (see recycling requirements).

Violations & Fines

Misdemeanor (up to 90 days/$1,000) plus civil penalties: $50 per noncommercial violation, $500 per commercial violation, each day a separate violation, doubled for repeats (SCC 8.56.190).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is trash service mandatory in the county?
Solid waste must be lawfully delivered to a system disposal site under SCC 8.56.160; you may use a certificated curbside hauler or self-haul to a county transfer station.
Can I burn or bury my household trash?
Only limited self-disposal on your own ground is allowed and it must not create a nuisance; open burning of solid waste is regulated and generally prohibited under regional clean-air rules.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Spokane County

Bulk Item DisposalSome RestrictionsRecycling RulesSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Quiet HoursSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Construction HoursSome RestrictionsFire Regulations: Fire Pits & Backyard FiresSome RestrictionsBin Placement RulesSome RestrictionsIllegal DumpingSome RestrictionsDumpster RulesSome RestrictionsRecycling RequirementsSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Amplified Music & Outdoor SoundSome RestrictionsFence Regulations: Neighbor Fence RulesLight RestrictionsFence Regulations: Retaining WallsSome Restrictions

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