Spokane Dump Fees & Landfill Guide for Junk Removal Operators
County transfer stations at $135.63/ton. Sunshine Disposal at ~$126/ton. Graham Road C&D at $9.75/cu yd for clean inert. 5 facilities mapped.
Last updated: Mar 2026
$9.75/cu yd (clean inert at Graham Road) – $165/ton (special handling at county stations)
Typical dump fee range
Fee basis
Per ton at WTE and transfer stations, per cubic yard at Graham Road C&D
Common materials
Biggest cost trap
WA Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) aggressively enforces G-Certificate requirements for anyone hauling solid waste for compensation — penalties have reached into the millions. The legal boundary between junk removal and solid waste collection is a gray area operators must resolve before launching.
Typical Costs in Spokane
Baseline pricing before you dig into individual facilities.
MSW (Household Junk)
~$126.23/ton (Sunshine, verify) – $152.60/ton (WTE)
$19.80 at Sunshine · $20 at county stations · $24.93 at WTE
Basis: Per ton (weighed at scale) plus per-vehicle transaction fees
infoSpokane 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.
1County transfer stations at $135.63/ton are $17/ton cheaper than WTE ($152.60/ton) for standard MSW — worth routing to for most loads
2Sunshine Disposal at ~$126/ton (verify) could save an additional $10/ton — call (509) 924-5678 to confirm 2026 rate
3Yard waste at $73–$77/ton is approximately 50% cheaper than MSW — separate green waste on every load
C&D (Construction & Demolition)
$9.75/cu yd (clean inert at Graham Road) – $135.63/ton (at county transfer stations)
2 cu yd minimum at Graham Road
Basis: Per cubic yard at Graham Road; per ton at transfer stations and WTE
infoGraham 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 & Clean Green
$71/ton (Sunshine) – $76.95/ton (WTE)
$8.19 at WTE (≤200 lbs) · $11 at county (≤220 lbs) · $13.40 at Sunshine
Basis: Per ton plus transaction fees
infoYard 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.
Specialty Items & Surcharges
$5 unsecured load (WTE) – $30 Freon appliance surcharge (county stations)
$2.68 transaction fee (WTE) · $3 EPC (county) · 3.5% card surcharge (county)
Basis: Per item and per vehicle
infoCounty 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.
Facilities in Spokane
Recommended facilities first, then additional options.
Top Recommended (5)
Spokane Waste to Energy (WTE) Facility
Widest material acceptance — 7-day HHW collection, ammonia-refrigerant appliances, secure incineration for confidential docsRate
MSW: $152.60/ton ($24.93 min). Yard waste: $76.95/ton ($8.19 min). Transaction fee: $2.68/vehicle. Unsecured load: $5.
$24.93 (covers loads ≤320 lbs)
Hours
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM, 7 days/week · Closed major holidays (New Year's, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas)
Area
Spokane (2900 S. Geiger Blvd., Spokane, WA 99224)
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.
North County Recycling & Transfer Station
$17/ton cheaper than WTE for standard trash — best value for north Spokane/north county junk loadsRate
MSW: $135.63/ton ($20 min). Yard waste: $73.31/ton ($11 min). Special handling: $165/ton ($28 min). Freon appliance: $30/unit + weight. EPC: $3/vehicle. Card surcharge: 3.5%.
$20 (includes $3 EPC, covers ≤260 lbs)
Hours
Summer (Apr–Oct): Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 8:30 AM–5 PM | Winter (Nov–Mar): Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun 8:30 AM–4 PM · Closed major holidays
Area
Colbert (22123 N. Elk-Chattaroy Road, Colbert, WA 99005)
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.
Valley Recycling & Transfer Station
Spokane Valley and I-90 corridor — identical rates to North County at $135.63/tonRate
MSW: $135.63/ton ($20 min). All other rates identical to North County.
$20
Hours
Same seasonal hours as North County
Area
Spokane Valley (3941 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley, WA 99216)
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.
Sunshine Disposal & Recycling Transfer Station
Potentially cheapest MSW option at ~$126/ton — plus dedicated single-container C&D recycling for contractorsRate
MSW: ~$126.23/ton ($19.80 min) — VERIFY for 2026 by calling (509) 924-5678. Organics: ~$71/ton ($13.40 min). Plus 3.6% WA Refuse Tax on all charges.
$19.80
Hours
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM, 7 days/week · Closed major holidays (New Year's, Memorial Day, Easter, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas)
Area
Spokane Valley (2405 N. University Road, Spokane Valley, WA 99206)
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.
Graham Road Recycling & Disposal Facility (WM)
Dramatically cheaper C&D disposal — $9.75/cu yd for clean inert versus $135+/ton at transfer stationsRate
Inert: $9.75/cu yd. C&D mixed: $12.25/cu yd. Stumps: $28.25/cu yd. Asbestos: $50.40/cu yd. Tires: $5 off rim, $9 on rim. Truck tires: $203.95/ton. Plus env fee ($15 ≤8 cyd / $30 >8 cyd), 3.6% WA Refuse Tax, 14.5% Wastewater Recovery Fee, 3.6% Regulatory Cost Recovery Fee. 2 cu yd minimum.
2 cubic yard minimum on all loads
Hours
Mon–Fri 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Closed Sat–Sun and major holidays
Area
Medical Lake (1820 S. Graham Road, Medical Lake, WA 99022)
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.
Rules & Restrictions
Know before you go — avoid rejected loads and fines.
WA Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) aggressively enforces G-Certificate requirements for anyone hauling solid waste for compensation — penalties have reached millions of dollars. The legal boundary between junk removal and solid waste collection is a gray area. Consult UTC at utc.wa.gov before launching operations.
Electronics are banned from Washington state landfills and transfer stations. Use E-Cycle WA drop-off locations for TVs, computers, and monitors — free recycling statewide.
Graham Road C&D Landfill does NOT accept household garbage, yard waste, appliances, TVs, microwaves, or batteries. Loads contaminated with MSW will be rejected.
County transfer stations charge a 3.5% surcharge on all credit/debit/eCheck payments. Bring cash to avoid this additional cost on every trip.
Commercial billing accounts available at all public facilities. County stations: apply at spokanecounty-es-solid-waste portal or call 509-477-3604. WTE: apply online via City of Spokane.
Mixed loads with both yard waste and trash must go through the disposal line twice to get split rates at WTE and county stations — plan for the extra time but the savings are worth it.
Spokane has three competing MSW tiers: WTE ($152.60/ton), county stations ($135.63/ton), and Sunshine (~$126/ton, verify). This $26/ton spread means facility choice directly impacts margin on every load.
WTE's 7-day HHW collection is a significant advantage — county stations only accept HHW on weekends. Operators who encounter hazardous items mid-week should route to WTE rather than holding items until Saturday.
Graham Road sells recycled crushed concrete at $7.60/ton and crushed asphalt at $9.45/ton — operators doing landscaping or backfill work can buy materials here at low cost.
Cost-Saving Tips
Margin protection playbook — sorting, timing, and routing.
Sorting Strategy
Route ALL C&D to Graham Road at $9.75–$12.25/cu yd instead of paying $135–$153/ton at transfer stations or WTE. On a typical 10-cubic-yard demolition load, Graham Road costs approximately $122 versus $400+ at a transfer station. This single routing decision is the highest-ROI activity in the Spokane market.
Separate yard waste from every load — at $71–$77/ton versus $126–$153/ton for garbage, green waste separation saves $49–$82/ton. Mixed loads require going through the line twice for split rates, but the savings more than justify the extra time.
Sell scrap metal at Pacific Steel & Recycling (2901 E Trent Ave, Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM, Sat 8 AM–noon) or Earthworks Recycling (1904 E Broadway, Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM). At Spokane's disposal rates, metal diversion is highly profitable.
Timing Strategy
WTE and Sunshine Disposal are open 7 days — use them for weekend dump runs. County stations have weekend hours but close earlier in winter (4 PM vs. 5 PM summer).
Avoid WTE at 10 AM and 2 PM when the tipping floor is being cleared — expect longer wait times at these windows.
Graham Road is weekday-only (Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM) — schedule C&D dump runs during the work week and save weekend hours for MSW disposal at 7-day facilities.
Routing Strategy
North Spokane and north county jobs: North County Transfer Station at $135.63/ton. County stations are $17/ton cheaper than WTE for standard MSW.
Spokane Valley and east-side jobs: Valley Transfer Station (identical rates) or Sunshine Disposal (~$126/ton, verify). Both are convenient for the I-90 corridor.
Renovation and demolition jobs: Graham Road at $9.75–$12.25/cu yd for C&D, then remaining MSW to the nearest transfer station or Sunshine. Never mix household garbage into a Graham Road load.
Best Practice
Spokane's three-tier pricing system ($126–$153/ton depending on facility) means your facility choice directly determines margin on every load. ScaleYourJunk logs dump fees per job automatically so you can track your actual cost at each facility and know whether routing to Sunshine versus county stations versus WTE saves money on your specific job mix.
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