Opportunities From: Spokane County Regional Waste Ambassadors

Spokane County Regional Waste Ambassadors and Art Salvage are teaming up for the second annual School-Cycle Supply Drive. The 2026 event will take place at City and County library branches during the months of June and July. We need volunteers who are willing to adopt a library branch to monitor and collect donations from mid-June through the end of July. Materials will need to be delivered to the Waste to Energy Administration Bldg. before our packaging and distribution event in mid-August. Please indicate the library branch you are interested in monitoring in the notes section when signing up. 

UPDATE: The following libraries still need monitors as of 5/26:

Participating Libraries:

Spokane Public Libraries

Spokane County Library District

We are collecting reusable supplies through the School-Cycle Supplies Drive and will be distributing them to local agencies and individuals in need. Help us give this material a refresh. If sorting crayons, colored pencils, markers and the like sounds like your kind of Wednesday - we need your help!

We'll be meeting in the Waste to Energy Facility Admin building classroom on Wednesday August 5th from 10am-1pm.

Learn the Basics of Worm Composting and Build Your Own Indoor Bin!

Join our hands-on workshop to discover nature’s best decomposers—worms! You'll learn the fundamentals of worm composting, including how to set up and maintain a bin, care for your worms, and harvest nutrient-rich castings.

All materials are provided. This workshop is open to Spokane County residents.

SCRWRF Public Tour - PLEASE USE THIS LINK TO REGISTER SCRWRF Public Tour Tickets, Friday, August 21  •  9 AM - 11 AM | Eventbrite

Join us for a fascinating tour of the Spokane County Regional Water Reclamation Facility! Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how we process wastewater. Don't miss out on this in person experience and opportunity to see our operations up close.

Important Information

This is an age restricted tour for ages 10 years old and up.

Please wear long pants and closed toe shoes.

We all make garbage. Have you ever wondered where it goes?
The City of Spokane Solid Waste Disposal Department is offering free public tour opportunities at Washington State’s only Waste to Energy Facility located at 2900 S. Geiger Boulevard.

Thursday, July 16 1:00pm
Friday, July 17 10:00am
Thursday, July 30 1:00pm

Thursday, August 13 1:00pm
Friday, August 14 10:00am
Thursday, August 27 1:00pm

Visitors will learn how garbage moves from the tipping floor to the claw, then to the boiler. Explore where we burn trash at temperatures reaching 2,000 degrees and harness steam to generate enough electricity to power 13,000 homes!

If you have ever wondered what happens to garbage after you toss it, now is your chance!

Visitors must wear close-toed shoes and dress for the weather as there is some walking outdoors.
This tour is for adults and children 6yrs and older. All participants must have the ability to wear PPE including head, eye, and ear protection (provided by the tour guide). Infants and toddlers are not permitted. Reservation required.

Click on the link to register! Waste to Energy Public Tours - Summer 2026

Join the Spokane County Regional Waste Ambassador Program!

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.

Click SIGN UP to see upcoming orientation session dates.

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. How to Get Started: Register for a one-time orientation and begin your journey to improving the health and well-being of people and the planet. Be a part of the solution—join us in making our community a cleaner, greener place to live!

Join the Waste Ambassadors for an exclusive tour of Spokane's recycling center, owned and operated by WM. The newly renovated SMaRT Center's advanced technology upgrades are expected to increase recycling capacity by 37%. The result is less waste going to landfills and more recyclables that can be used for new products.

Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. PPE such as a hard hat, safety glasses and safety vest will be provided onsite.

This tour has limited capacity. All attendees must register individually.