Solid waste/recycling

The City requires mandatory garbage service and contracts with Waste Management for this service. Waste Management can be contacted at (877) 466-4668 or at http://wmnorthwest.com/airwayheights.

Food Scraps

Spokane Regional Soild Waste System now has a Food Scraps program that allows residents the ability to recycle food scraps to those who have curbside collection programs of Clean Green. Residents can also self-haul food scraps directly to three SRSWS sites. Airway Heights will not be accepting food scraps. However, there is a community drop-off program for clean green yard debris. If you wish to participate in the Food Scraps program you can self-haul your scraps to the most convenient SRSWS site.

For additonal information please contact Spokane Regional Solid Waste System at      (509) 625-6580 or visit their website www.solidwaste.org

Snow Removal

Snow removal is a vital part of the Public Works Department, currently we have three snow plows, one grader and one 96 inch Snow Master. Typically we are able to plow the entire city within one working day after a snowfall. Total snowfalls of less than 3-4 inches are not typically plowed after. Click here for snow plow route map for the City of Airway Heights.

Streets

The street division is responsible for maintaining more than 23 miles of residential and arterial streets throughout the City. The street division primary maintenance focus is on sweeping, snow and ice removal, roadway repair, traffic signage, storm drainage, and dust control on the City's gravel streets. In addition to routine maintenance, the street division is responsible for short and long range planning and financing major improvements.

Water

The Water Division is responsible for building, operating and maintaining the City's potable water production, distribution and storage facilities.

Production facilities include four active wells and the Spokane Inter-tie that can collectively produce 3250 gallons per minute or 4.6 million gallons per day. The City consumes on average over 350 million gallons per year.

The City's standard pipe is PVC C-900 for water mains and HDPE for laterals and is required for all new or rehabilitated construction. The water system network includes approximately 20 miles of distribution mains ranging from 8 inches to 16 inches in diameter. Call 244-5429 for information on tapping into the City’s water system or obtaining permits for and inspections of a water tap or irrigation tap.

Sewer

The Sewer Division is responsible for the construction, operation and maintenance of the sewage collection system. The City disposes its waste stream through the City of Spokane Interceptor , which treats our raw sewage at the Regional Treatment Plant. Call 244-5429 for information on tapping into the City’s sewer system or obtaining permits for and inspections of a sewer tap.