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Washington legislative session reshapes Spokane priorities: recycling overhaul, cuts to outdoor education and local trail funding
Summary
City staff briefed the board on state budget and legislative changes that affect Spokane, including passage of a state recycling 'REWRAP' law, cuts to climate education and outdoor education funding, shifts in trail project timelines and investments in clean transportation infrastructure.
City staff and board members reviewed highlights from the 2025 Washington legislative session and how enacted and proposed changes could affect Spokane projects and programs.
Presenters noted the state passed a major extended‑producer‑responsibility recycling law (commonly described in the meeting as the "REWRAP Act") that will require producers to register and pay into a statewide system; rulemaking will begin in 2026 with expected adoption in mid‑2028. Marlene (city staff, presenter) said the new law aims to standardize what counts as recycling across the state, expand curbside service access, and reimburse local collection utilities. "In 2024, it cost the city $1,500,000 to process recyclables after receiving…
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