Spokane Waste To Energy

12 Twisp Airport Rd Twisp WA 98856 USA

4.2 (243 reviews)

Spokane Waste To Energy recycling center in Spokane, WA - View of facility

About This Center

The Waste to Energy Facility in Spokane, located at 2900 S. Geiger Blvd., is an integral part of the city's solid waste system, focusing on recycling, waste reduction, and energy recovery. Operating daily from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., except on major holidays, the facility processes 800 tons of municipal solid waste per day, generating around 22 megawatts of electricity, enough to power 13,000 homes annually. Notably, the facility reduces solid waste volume by 90-70% by weight, with resulting ash used as alternative daily cover in a regional landfill. Visitors can tour the facility in person or virtually, with group tours available by reservation. The facility also accepts fire-damaged materials that are recognizable and ash-free if accompanied by an asbestos survey. Additionally, a new study from The City College of New York confirms the facility's role in reducing greenhouse gases and complementing recycling efforts, countering misconceptions about waste-to-energy technology.

Materials Accepted and Services Offered

Municipal Solid WasteFire-Damaged MaterialsAsbestos SurveyEnergy RecoveryAlternative Daily CoverGroup ToursVirtual Tours

Featured Reviews

Jennie Daniels

Jennie Daniels (5/5 stars, a week ago): I did a tour with Elisabeth Murphy and it was EXCELLENT. We got to go inside the facility and learn how it works. Elisabeth was amazingly engaging excellent with children fair and captivating to listen to. If you haven't been on the tour to learn more about this facility uniquely paired to the needs of our area book one today. 10/10.

Michael Beller

Michael Beller (5/5 stars, a year ago): Signed up for a tour of the facility. Guides were friendly knowledgeable and answered all our questions. It took about 90 minutes and includes walking through the control room and boilers where the garbage is burned to create electricity.

Ducci

Ducci (5/5 stars, 3 years ago): Base rate of $17 for the minimum dump fee. Huge amount ls of room hours are great here! I enjoy the customer service that the employees give out here as well! 🚚 #Spokane