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Pullman wastewater plant hauled compostable biosolids after land-application options fell through
Summary
City public works staff reported the wastewater treatment plant produced 467 dry tons of biosolids in 2024; because local land-application partners withdrew, the city hauled 247 dry tons to regional composters and will keep a surcharge in place until land application resumes.
Pullman public works staff updated the City Council on Feb. 11 about 2024 biosolids management at the city’s wastewater treatment plant and the ongoing special assessment fee intended to cover unplanned hauling costs.
Public Works Director Sean Wells and Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor Trevor Cook told the council the plant produced 467 dry tons of Class B biosolids in 2024. Because previously contracted local land-application partners withdrew their participation, the city hauled 247 dry tons — about 53% of the year’s total — to regional composters during an August–November hauling window. “Last year in 2024, the wastewater treatment plant produced 467 dry tons of biosolids,” Trevor Cook reported. “We were able to haul off 247 dry…
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