Thurston County, Washington

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Thurston County Washington

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.

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Christmas Tree Recycling for Thurston County Residents

Thurston County will offer recycling options for natural trees, including flocked trees, again this year for residents of Thurston County, from Friday, December 26 through Sunday, December 18. All ornaments, lights, stands, nails, and tinsel must be removed prior to pick-up or drop-off. Learn more and see locations...

December 16, 2025

Announcements
Photo taken of attendees at a recent Fix-It Fair. A man holds a newly repaired soapdish, showing to an attendee near a workbench.

Collaboration in Action: How Thurston County Solid Waste Tackles Waste Reduction

Thurston County Solid Waste teamed up with the Lacey MakerSpace to host the third Fix-It Fair in November. Fix-It Fairs are an opportunity for the community to bring broken items to be repaired in a space with the tools and help to do the job. The Thurston County Public Works Solid Waste division launched this project in November 2024.

December 11, 2025

Events

Road Closures

Thurston County Public Works updates the Travel Impact map to show current road closures.

December 10, 2025

Closures, Events, Weather

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Feb

25

2026 Waste Reduction Series - Recycling 101

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
6:00pm
Virtual
Family Friendly

Mar

7

Fix-it Fair in Yelm

Saturday, March 7, 2026
11:00am
Yelm Community Center

Mar

24

Create a Healthier Home

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
5:00pm
Lacey Timberland LIbrary
Health and Wellness

Public Works

Thurston County Public Works

9605 Tilley Road South
Olympia, WA 98512
Phone: 360-867-2300
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