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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Flyer showing information about the November 5 2025 Fix-It Fair put on by Thurston County Solid Waste.

County’s Fall Fix-It Fair Comes to Lacey MakerSpace Next Wednesday, Nov. 5

The County’s Solid Waste division is hosting a fall Fix-It Fair at the Lacey MakerSpace on Wednesday, November 5 from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Volunteer fixers will be on hand to help repair clothing, lamps, housewares, jewelry, small appliances, and more. The event is free and open to all.

October 30, 2025

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photo of thurston county commissioners cutting a ribbon at an event celebrating a community infrastructure upgrade

Thurston County Completes Major Water and Sewer Improvements to Protect Puget Sound and Local Communities

The County completed significant improvements to the sewer and water systems serving the communities of Boston Harbor and Tamoshan, marking an important milestone in the County’s continued investment in reliable infrastructure and environmental protection.

October 24, 2025

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staff holding nets in stream to capture and relocate aquatic life before construction starts on a project

Wildlife Relocation Ahead of Culvert Replacement Construction in Olympia

Thurston County Public Works environmental and design engineering staff take part in wildlife relocation in culvert replacement project. Aquatic life is captured and relocated before in-stream construction begins on Canning Ct SW in Olympia, WA.

October 21, 2025

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2025 Recycling Matters Series - Can this be Recycled?

Wednesday, November 19, 2025
6:00pm
Virtual
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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