Spokane Dump Fees & Landfill Guide for Junk Removal Operators

Spokane has three MSW tiers: City WTE at $152.60/ton (2026), county transfer stations at $135.63/ton (2026, 4% increase over 2025), and Sunshine Disposal at approximately $126.23/ton (verify — may reflect Dec 2024 CPI). All add per-vehicle surcharges: $2.68 transaction fee at WTE, $3 Environmental Programs Charge at county, 3.6% WA State Refuse Tax at Sunshine. C&D is accepted at standard trash rates at all three — no separate C&D discount. County stations are $17/ton cheaper than WTE for standard trash. Sunshine may be cheapest if $126.23 rate is current.

• County transfer stations at $135.63/ton are $17/ton cheaper than WTE ($152.60/ton) for standard MSW — worth routing to for most loads
• Sunshine Disposal at ~$126/ton (verify) could save an additional $10/ton — call (509) 924-5678 to confirm 2026 rate
• Yard waste at $73⁠–⁠$77/ton is approximately 50% cheaper than MSW — separate green waste on every load

Graham Road Recycling & Disposal Facility (WM) is the only true C&D landfill in Spokane County — dramatically cheaper than transfer stations for clean material. Clean inert (dirt, rock, concrete, asphalt) at $9.75/cu yd. Mixed C&D loads at $12.25/cu yd. Stumps at $28.25/cu yd. Asbestos at $50.40/cu yd (both friable and non-friable, requires proper packaging and waste manifest). Additional surcharges: environmental fee ($15 for loads ≤8 cu yd, $30 for larger), 3.6% WA Refuse Tax, 14.5% Wastewater Recovery Fee, 3.6% Regulatory Cost Recovery Fee. Weekday-only hours (Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM). Does NOT accept household garbage, yard waste, or appliances.

Yard waste runs approximately 50% cheaper than MSW at all facilities: WTE at $76.95/ton ($8.19 minimum), county stations at $73.31/ton ($11 minimum), Sunshine at approximately $71/ton ($13.40 minimum). Mixed loads with both yard waste and trash must go through the line twice to get split rates at WTE and county stations — inconvenient but worth it for the savings. On a 2-ton load with 40% yard waste, separation saves approximately $48⁠–⁠$62 depending on facility.

County transfer stations added a NEW $30/unit Freon appliance surcharge in 2026 — on top of the weight charge. RV refrigerators are NOT accepted at county stations. WTE accepts ammonia-refrigerant appliances that county stations reject. County stations charge 3.5% surcharge on all credit/debit/eCheck payments — cash avoids this. Electronics banned statewide under WA law — use E-Cycle WA drop-offs. Tires: limit 5/visit at county, larger than 36 inches must be cut to 2 feet. Mattresses at regular trash rate by weight at all facilities.

City of Spokane-operated waste-to-energy incinerator. Widest material acceptance in the county — ideal for mixed loads containing HHW items (accepted 7 days here versus weekends only at county stations). Accepts ammonia-refrigerant appliances that county stations reject. At $152.60/ton it is the most expensive MSW option, but the 7-day schedule and integrated HHW collection add value for operators. Commercial billing accounts available for monthly invoicing. Expect longer wait times at 10 AM and 2 PM when tipping floor is cleared. Payment: cash, check, debit, Visa, MasterCard. ID required.

Materials accepted: MSW at $152.60/ton, Yard waste at $76.95/ton, HHW: FREE (7 days), Recyclables: FREE, Ammonia refrigerant appliances: standard rate, Confidential docs: secure incineration

Documentation needed: Commercial billing account — apply online via City of Spokane; ID required at gate; Cash, check, debit, Visa, MC accepted

Surcharges: Transaction fee: $2.68/vehicle every trip; Unsecured load: $5; Asbestos: NOT accepted (call Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency 509-477-4727)

Waste Connections-operated under Spokane County contract. At $135.63/ton, this is $17/ton cheaper than WTE for standard MSW — the better value for most commercial loads. HHW accepted weekends only (unlike WTE's 7-day HHW). NEW in 2026: $30/unit Freon appliance surcharge on top of weight charge. RV refrigerators NOT accepted. 3.5% surcharge on credit/debit/eCheck — bring cash to avoid. Recyclables must be source-separated by type. Commercial accounts: apply at spokanecounty-es-solid-waste portal or call 509-477-3604.

Same operator, rates, and policies as North County. Convenient for Spokane Valley and east-side junk removal jobs with easy I-90 corridor access. Use whichever station is closer to your job location.

Private, family-owned since 1920. Potentially the cheapest per-ton option in the county — but the $126.23/ton rate may reflect a Dec 2024 CPI adjustment. Call (509) 924-5678 to confirm 2026 pricing before routing loads. Open 7 days like WTE. Offers dedicated single-container C&D collection for contractors — all C&D materials (wood scraps, plywood, dimensional lumber, drywall, etc.) go into one box. Free recyclable drop-off: aluminum, tin/steel cans, scrap metal, plastics #1/#2/#4/#5, glass, cardboard, newspaper, office paper. Sunshine holds UTC certificate G-104 (as Ada-Lin Waste Systems) for commercial collection.

WM-operated — the ONLY true C&D landfill in Spokane County. Clean inert at $9.75/cu yd is dramatically cheaper than $135+/ton at transfer stations. Even after adding the environmental fee ($15⁠–⁠$30), Wastewater Recovery Fee (14.5%), Regulatory Cost Recovery Fee (3.6%), and WA Refuse Tax (3.6%), the effective rate for clean inert is far below MSW disposal costs. Sells recycled materials: crushed asphalt at $9.45/ton, crushed concrete at $7.60/ton, fill dirt at $5.25/ton. Does NOT accept household garbage, yard waste, appliances, TVs, microwaves, or batteries. Weekday-only hours limit its use to planned construction debris runs. 64 years of projected facility life remaining.

Materials accepted: Clean inert at $9.75/cu yd, Mixed C&D at $12.25/cu yd, Stumps at $28.25/cu yd, Asbestos at $50.40/cu yd, Passenger tires: $5 off rim / $9 on rim, Truck tires: $203.95/ton

Documentation needed: Special waste requires 3⁠–⁠5 day approval via wmsolutions.com; Asbestos requires proper packaging and waste manifest; Contact Fred Down at 509-309-6850 for special waste quotes

Surcharges: Environmental fee: $15 (≤8 cyd) / $30 (>8 cyd); WA Refuse Tax: 3.6%; Wastewater Recovery Fee: 14.5%; Regulatory Cost Recovery Fee: 3.6%; Spokane Regional Health District fee: $0.32/ton on non-recycled loads