Executive Summary
The Spokane Tribe’s Utilities Department provides water, wastewater, and solid waste services for the Spokane Tribe of Indians. The primary solid waste services covered include curbside garbage pickup, dump management, and transfer station planning.
Aside from providing water, waste water, and solid waste services, the Utilities Department works with individual residents and businesses on the reservation to promptly address all utilities-related needs (a sanctioned catalogue of these services can be found under the “Services” tab). The Utilities Department is committed to managing all Tribal utilities systems while engaging in culturally and environmentally safe practices.
Mission Statement
To provide dependable water, sewer, and solid waste services to all residents on the Spokane Indian Reservation while preserving economic, cultural, and environmentally safe practices.
Departmental Vision
Effectively operate, maintain, and manage all utility systems, achieve financial sustainability, system modernization, and have a plan for future growth on the Spokane Indian Reservation.
Services
- Landfill and dump management
- Water access for individuals, homes, and businesses
- Sewer management and treatment for individuals, homes, and businesses
- Septic pumping
- Construction related to water and sewer services
- Limited electrical work
- Freon removal
- Wastewater lagoon management
- Installation, operation, and maintenances of water/sewer systems
- Preparation of home sites for construction
The department also works with Indian Health Services (IHS) to carryout bigger projects that contribute to the overall health and wellness of Tribal members.
Billing Information
Payment can be made by phone, through standard mail, or in-person at the Accounting Desk in the Administration Building. To make a payment by mail, please send the bill to: P.O. Box 100 in Wellpinit, WA.
Landfill Rates:
- $0.045 per pound for Tribal (minimum of $9.00; must show Tribal ID)
- $0.05 per pound for non-Tribal and businesses (minimum of $10.00)
Water & Sewer Rates:
- $20.00 per month (water)
- $10.00 per month (sewer)
- Both services are free for elders
Curbside Pickup Rates:
- $30.00 per month for 65 gallon can; $35.00 per month for 95 gallon can (Tribal)
- $40.00 per month for 65 gallon can; $45.00 per month for 95 gallon can (non-Tribal)
- Dumpsters can be rented for $85.00 per month
- Elders receive a 65 gallon can at no charge, but are billed for all other solid waste services
- $10.00 per month for each additional can (no larger than the 65 gallon bin provided)
If you have any questions regarding billing, please reach out to the Utilities Department.
To report a utilities emergency, please call the Utilities Department.
Contact Details
Tribal Utilities Manager
Jay Brown
(509) 458-6543
Jay.Brown@SpokaneTribe.com
Office Administrator/Billing Clerk
Shannon Bair
(509) 458-6510
Shannon.Bair@SpokaneTribe.com
Office Administrator/Billing Clerk
Destiny Calvin
(509) 458-6546
Destiny.Calvin@SpokaneTribe.com
The Spokane Tribe of Indians vision is to achieve true sovereignty by attaining self-sufficiency. We will preserve and enhance our traditional values by living and teaching the inherent principles of respect, honor and integrity as embodied in our language and life-ways. We will develop strong leadership through education, accountability, experience and positive reinforcement.
