Solid Waste COVID-19 Response
Whitman County Public Works – Solid Waste Facility:
In an effort to reduce contact between staff and members of the public due to the COVID-19 outbreak,
the solid waste facility, starting Thursday March 26, will no longer accept “self-hauled” Municipal Solid
Waste. Commercial operations, such as Pullman Disposal and Waste Connections (Empire) can continue
as they are on an established “Commercial” account, and do not require interaction with facility staff.
Other businesses with established commercial accounts will also be allowed. Green wastes and
Household Hazardous Wastes, which are currently accepted “free of charge” will also still be accepted as
there is no interaction with facility staff. Anyone needing to dispose of municipal solid waste are
encouraged to contact a commercial hauler, such as Pullman or Empire disposal to make arrangements
for pickup.