SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — The Spokane County Regional Solid Waste System (SCRSWS) says starting Jan. 1, 2026, it will increase garbage rates by 4% and yard waste by 10% to cover rising costs for waste disposal and maintaining the operating systems.

SCRSWS also announced that there will be a new fee for Appliance Disposal.

On Jan. 1, 2026, the county’s two transfer stations will charge a special handling fee of $30 for each appliance containing refrigerant/freon, in addition to the regular garbage rate by weight. This includes refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, and water coolers.

All other appliances, such as dishwashers, microwaves, and washers/dryers, will remain at the regular garbage rate.

The county says the new special handling fee is necessary to cover the cost of safely

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