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Thurston County, Washington

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Public Works

Public Works is responsible for planning, constructing, and maintaining county roads, bridges, parks, trails, and other vital infrastructure. We make a difference every day by working to sustain neighborhoods, protect natural resources and enhance the local economy.

Plows at Thurston County Public Works

Our Mission

To provide excellent public services in all areas of our business.

Our Vision

The premier public works organization, accountable and transparent in all services we provide to our community.

Our Core Values

Accountability | Customer Service | Innovation | Safety | Teamwork

What We Do

Engineering

We plan and construct projects that meet the needs of our communities and work to keep up with the impact our growing population has on our infrastructure. We also work with developers and property owners to ensure new structures are built to last.

Garbage & Recycling

We operate the only solid waste disposal facilities in Thurston County and provide essential tools for waste reduction to our communities.

Parks & Trails

We ensure our communities have well-kept parks and trails and protect open spaces for future generations to enjoy.

Road Operations

Paved roads comprise the most significant part of Thurston County’s transportation system. Our work is crucial to maintaining the investment we have made in our roads.

Water Resources

We manage stormwater runoff, mitigate flooding, and provide clean drinking water and sewage treatment for a cleaner, healthier environment. We help manage noxious weeds and facilitate healthy lake programs.

Related News

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Puget Sound & Pacific Railroad will be closing Mima Gate Rd SW in Rochester

July 11, 2025

The 2025 NACo Achievement Awards are posted and Thurston County Public Works received 5 awards with the Thurston County Fix-It Fair being honored with Best in Category!

June 23, 2025

Starting July 1, you can donate your gently-used adult-sized bike with 24” wheels or larger at the Thurston County Waste and Recovery Center (2420 Hogum Bay Rd NE in Lacey). Your donated bike will support Intercity Transit’s Walk N Roll Pedal It Forward program, where volunteers refurbish bikes and return them to the community.

June 23, 2025

Upcoming Events

All Events

Aug

27

2025 Recycling Matters Series - Can this be Recycled?

Wednesday, August 27, 2025
6:00pm
LeMay Pacific Disposal
Family Friendly

Oct

29

2025 Recycling Matters Series - Recycling 101

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
6:00pm
Virtual
Family Friendly

Nov

19

2025 Recycling Matters Series - Can this be Recycled?

Wednesday, November 19, 2025
6:00pm
Virtual
Family Friendly

Public Works

Thurston County Public Works

9605 Tilley Road South
Olympia, WA 98512
Monday–Friday: 8:00 am–5:00 pm

Thurston County Waste & Recovery Center (WARC)

2420 Hogum Bay Rd NE
Lacey, WA 98516
Sunday: 8:00 am–4:45 pm
Monday–Friday: 7:00 am–4:45 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am–4:45 pm

HazoHouse

2420 Hogum Bay Rd NE
Lacey, WA 98516
Sunday–Saturday: 8:00 am–4:45 pm

Rainier Drop-Box Facility

13010 Rainier Acres Rd. SE
Rainier, WA 98576
Sunday: 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Friday–Saturday: 9:00 am–5:00 pm

Rochester Drop-Box Facility

16500 Sargent Rd
Rochester, WA 98579
Sunday: 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am–5:00 pm