Solid Waste Management

The solid waste program at Grant County Health District (GCHD) aims to prevent the spread of illness through proper disposal of garbage, compost, recyclables, and other solid waste products from everyday life. We inspect landfills, transfer stations, drop boxes, compost facilities, and land application sites. Another part of our job is responding to complaints from the public concerning improper disposal of solid waste. 

Regulations

Disposal of solid waste in Grant County is regulated by GCHD Ordinance 2025-09 which adopts the state codes WAC 173-350 and WAC 173-351:

Information on Lithium Ion Battery Disposal

Lithium batteries are rechargeable batteries often found in cell phones, charging banks, and laptops.  When crushed or pierced, lithium-ion batteries can ignite and catch fire.  This is a problem, especially for waste collectors, like garbage trucks, transfer stations, and landfills.

Lithium-ion batteries and devices with lithium-ion batteries should not be disposed of in your normal household trash. For information on where and how to dispose of these kinds of batteries in Grant County, check out this flyer from Grant County Public Works:

Solid Waste Complaints

If you suspect waste in your neighborhood is disposed of unlawfully, you can file a solid waste complaint by calling GCHD at (509) 766-7960 or using the online complaint form. Complaints can be filed anonymously. Complaints can be filed anonymously, but if you do not leave your contact information, we will not be able to talk to you about our investigations without a publics records request or reach out to you for additional information.