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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A graphic that reads the following: County Road Safety and Countywide Electrical Services Projects Update. Weekly summary- Electrical: Trenching and laying conduit at the intersection of Littlerock Rd SW and Sargent Rd SW & Old Hwy 99 SW and Old Hwy 9 SW. The Week Ahead- Tree felling: remaining locations; Sign Replacement: south county locations; Electrical: Continued work at the intersection of Old Hwy 99 SW and Old Hwy 9 SW. A photo on the right side of the graphic shows a trench being dug along Old Hwy 9

County Road Safety Project and Countywide Electrical Services Projects Update!

County Road Safety Project and Countywide Electrical Services Projects Update- 5/19/2026

May 19, 2026

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a Traffic Operations crew member reconnecting wire at the base of a street light

It's National Public Works Week!

National Public Works Week is a time to celebrate the hard work across our Department!

May 18, 2026

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Photo of a mini excavator

The County Road Safety and Countywide Electrical Services Projects are coming along!

The County Road Safety and Countywide Electrical Services Projects are coming along!

May 13, 2026

Upcoming Events

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Jun

24

Lunchbox Heroes: Create Your Own Reusable Gear

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
6:00pm
Tumwater Fire Department Headquarters
Family Friendly

Jul

11

Free Paint Recycling Event at Griffin School

Saturday, July 11, 2026
9:00am
Griffin School
Health and Wellness

Sep

30

2026 Waste Reduction Series - Recycling 101

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
6:00pm
LeMay Pacific Disposal
Family Friendly

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