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Utility Billing

The City of Medical Lake Utility Bills are due by the very last day of the month. Payments received after the due date will be charged a late fee of $12. If payment is still not received within two weeks after the bill was due, you will receive a door hanger and incur an additional $20 fee.

Your PayGov payment covers water, sewer, and garbage utilities. 

You will need information from your current utility bill in order to pay online.

Utility Bill Example
Utility Bill Example

Click here to pay your Utility Bill online

Need help with paying your bill?

Billing Help Resources

View the resources and organizations that can help you pay your utility bill.

Account Maintenance Resources

Are you a new resident of Medical Lake and looking to open your utilities account?
Open Account
Are you moving away and looking to close your utilities account?
Close Account
If you would like to set up recurring ACH payments, please fill out this form.
Set up Recurring ACH Payments

Garbage & Recycling

Sunshine Disposal & Recycling provides both garbage and recycling services to the City of Medical Lake.

Garbage Day

Garbage day is EVERY Wednesday, except when affected by holidays. 

Please place your garbage cans on the curb in front of your house the night before.

View this year’s recycling calendar

View Calendar

Recycling Day

Recycle day is every OTHER Wednesday except when affected by holidays.

If you would like to know more about the recycling calendar, please view the calendar below.

Sizes & Pricing

20-GALLON

$ 20
19
Monthly
  • Capacity of 1 to 2 Kitchen Bags

35-GALLON

$ 21
92
Monthly
  • Capacity of 2 to 3 Kitchen Bags

64-GALLON

$ 35
38
Monthly
  • Capacity of 4 to 5 Kitchen Bags

96-GALLON

$ 45
90
Monthly
  • Capacity of 5 to 7 Kitchen Bags

Notice: There may be an additional charge of $4.71 per bag for an in excess of the bin size.

What Can I Recycle?

More information on what you can and cannot recycle.

What Can Be Recycled
What Can Be Recycled

Lawn Waste

The lawn waste trailer is located at 801 S. Lefevre St. Medical Lake, WA 99022 and will be open as of April 2025. The lawn waste trailer has been removed as of November 17th, 2025.

Questions? Call (509) 299-7715 Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm.

What is accepted as lawn waste?

Learn More
Learn More

Water & Sewer

Residential Pricing

For all utility rates, click here →
2026 Utility Rates

Suspect a leak?

Call us at 509-565-5000
After-Hours? Call us at 509-993-9391

Please be advised that water connects after our normal hours of operation may be subject to an additional $95 charge.

Water Timing Restrictions

Starting June 1, 2025, no outdoor watering between 10 am and 7 pm.

Water Quality & Efficiency

2024 Water Efficiency Report
2025 Water Quality Report

Backflow Test

Backflow Testing Companies
Backflow Assembly Test Report

Utility Bill Assistance

ML Community Outreach
The Medical Lake Community Outreach program will assist any low-income or disabled family in the West Plains area who has an eviction notice, shut-off notice, or other potential financial need with appropriate documentation and within our resources.
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The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
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Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities affirms the dignity of every person, partnering with parishes and the greater community to server and advocate for those who are vulnerable, bringing stability and hope to people throughout Eastern Washington.
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Caritas Outreach Ministries
Established in 1992, Caritas Food Bank is an ecumenical nonprofit seeking to serve neighbors in need by providing food, hygiene supplies, fuel vouchers/bus passes, and utility assistance. We covenant to serve clients without prejudice or discrimination and to preserve their dignity.
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DSHS Community Service Office
Services are available at your local Community Services Office and by phone through the Customer Service. Agents are available 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Self-Service features are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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Spokane Neighborhood Program
For 50 years SNAP has served the Spokane region as a leading voice on poverty. As the Spokane area’s Community Action leader, SNAP takes the lead in educating and empowering our low-income neighbors.
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