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Dump Passes Now Available

Dump Passes Now Available

The 2020 Neighborhood Clean-Up program is comprised of a Dump Passes program. These Dump Passes are designed to help residents in the City of Spokane remove extra waste by distributing $20 vouchers to the Waste to Energy Facility. 

The dump pass request form is for City of Spokane residents who are interested in receiving a Dump Pass voucher to the Waste to Energy Facility (2900 S Geiger Blvd) for waste disposal. They will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. The voucher covers tipping fees up to $20, any fees in excess of $20 are the responsibility of the resident. To find out what items are accepted and their associated tipping fees, visit this link.

For more information and to request a dump pass, visit the City of Spokane Request a Dump Pass web page.

Paws on Patrol and Mounted Patrol Unit Are Back in Action

Paws on Patrol and Mounted Patrol Unit Are Back in Action

Now that summer is here, Spokane C.O.P.S. are moving forward with Paws on Patrol and the Mounted Patrol Unit!

They still social distancing and wearing masks, but they are out there!

Join up with Paws on Patrol today to fight back against crime in a “pawsitive” way as we get together to keep our neighborhoods safe.

The Mounted Patrol will be at Corbin Park this summer.

  • Sunday, July 12th – 12:00-1:00pm
  • Saturday, July 18th – 12:00-1:00pm
  • Thursday, August 6th – 12:00-1:00pm
  • Sunday, August 23rd – 12:00-1:00pm

Come out and see horses in your neighborhood parks and learn how to stay safe from crime!

Neighborhood Clean-up Program 2020 Update

Neighborhood Clean-up Program 2020 Update

The 2020 Neighborhood Clean-Up program will be comprised of a Dump Passes program. These Dump Passes are to help residents in the City of Spokane remove extra waste by distributing $20 vouchers to the Waste to Energy Facility. The program is set to begin in June and will last until program funding is expended.

Dump Passes are being distributed in a tiered system, meaning:

  • Lowest income areas in the City will receive their Dump Pass postcards first, before moving to middle and lastly higher income areas. They are using Census tract data to determine how households are categorized. (484 households in Emerson-Garfield have received or will receive a dump pass throughout June and July.)
  • There will be a 13 day time-frame in which the Dump Pass is valid to use. The 13 day period listed is the only time that Dump Pass is valid for use.
  • Once funds are expended, the program will stop mailing Dump Passes.
  • Requests for Dump Passes will not be fulfilled. The City is unable to answer questions regarding when you can expect to receive your Dump Pass. Residents will receive them in the mail 5-7 days in advance of the first day they are valid for use, giving residents enough time to plan for their trip to the Waste to Energy Facility.

For more information, visit the City’s Neighborhood Clean-Up Program web page.

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PPE Distribution for Small Businesses and Non-Profits

PPE Distribution for Small Businesses and Non-Profits

Greater Spokane Inc. (GSI) and Spokane County are distributing free Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to help Spokane County small businesses and non-profits reduce barriers to reopening and continue operations to keep employees and the public safe. Spokane County allocated
CARES Act funds to purchase the PPE.

OPENTogether, a free event (registration required), will to provide businesses and non-profits with 49 and fewer employees PPE supplies which will include hand sanitizer, disinfecting cleaner, disposable facial coverings and cloth facial coverings.

What: Free Distribution of PPE for Small Businesses and Non-Profits
Location: Spokane County Fairgrounds, 404 N Havana Street, Spokane Valley
Date: June 29 – July 2, 2020
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Register: Business with 49 and few employees must register prior to pick-up

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Feedback Requested – Proposed Changes to Bike Network Map

Feedback Requested – Proposed Changes to Bike Network Map

The City of Spokane is working on amendments to the Comprehensive Plan.

Give your feedback on the Bike Network Map amendments.

The City is currently seeking comments from the public on all nine proposals to amend the Comprehensive Plan. If you would like to comment on the proposal, please submit your comments here:

Kevin Freibott
Department of Neighborhood and Planning Services
City of Spokane
808 W Spokane Falls Boulevard
Spokane, WA 99201

You can also submit comments via email to kfreibott@spokanecity.org.

Regardless of whether you mail or email your comments, please include the application number Z20-019COMP in your comment. Please note that comments are due by August 7 if you want to be sure the Plan Commission considers them before their Hearing (not yet scheduled).