Opportunities From: Spokane County Regional Waste Ambassadors

Help keep the EWU campus clean!

Join the EWU Eco-Eagles and Garden Club for litter clean-up event during Homecoming week. Bags and litter pickers provided. Bring your gloves if you have them!

When: Wednesday, October 1st 5:00pm-6:45pm

Where: EWU Community Garden. (Next to Red Barn at 609 W 7th St)

Join us for an enlightening and practical session with Spokane Country Regional Waste Ambassadors, as we delve into the art and science of composting. Discover how the aerobic decomposition of organic materials by micro and macro-organisms can transform your kitchen scraps and yard waste into rich, crumbly, and earthy-smelling compost.

By the end of this session, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge to start your own composting journey, turning everyday waste into a valuable soil amendment. Embrace a sustainable lifestyle, connect with nature, and join a community of eco-conscious individuals dedicated to making a positive environmental impact.

Spokane County residents who attend will receive a free compost Geo-Bin. Limit one per household.

The Spokane County Regional Waste Ambassadors is hosting an information booth about the program at the Fall Leaf Festival happening on October 18th at Finch Arboretum. We are looking for volunteers to join Elisabeth Murphy in tabling this event share waste reduction education and information about upcoming activities and initiatives. All materials provided. 

This even run from 11:00am-2:00pm and each shift would be 1 hour

Are you passionate about waste reduction and creating a sustainable future? The Spokane County Waste Ambassador program empowers community members to make a difference through improved practices, ongoing education, innovation, and volunteerism.

This program takes a broad approach to waste reduction, delving into topics like food waste, composting, litter, textile waste, and the climate impacts of materials management. You'll also gain insight into our local waste systems and how to drive meaningful change.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Waste Ambassador community!

Spokane's Waste to Energy Facility is a popular and fun field trip opportunity for schools and organizations. The City of Spokane Solid Waste Department receives many tour requests throughout the year, and the groups are growing in size. We need a few citizen volunteers who are interested in learning the ropes at WTE and willing to help us lead tours through the facility. You do not need to be an expert on the Waste to Energy process; we'll equip you with everything you need to know!

We are assembling mini repair kits and sewing supplies for Our Place Community Outreach to distribute at their regular community events. These kits will give community members the tools they need to repair clothing or create reusable items from donated textiles. This is an ongoing project, and we are seeking volunteers who can help prepare materials on their own time and at their own pace.

We also welcome input from individuals with repair experience who can recommend the best materials and packaging options to make this effort as useful as possible.