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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photo of bench and water at Burfoot park

Maintenance at Burfoot Park

The Thurston County Road Operations crew will be replacing the culverts on the entrance and exit roads at Burfoot Park on Monday, August 24, and Tuesday, August 25.

August 19, 2026

A graphic that reads, "Mountain Aire Stormwater Pond Maintenance, before, after. Two images are displayed on the page showing a stormwater pond before and after maintenance. The before photo shows small trees, shrubs, and blackberry bushes. The after image shows a freshly mowed pond, free of large vegetation or brush.

Building Community, One Agreement at a Time

Public Works Real Estate Services, Stormwater, and Road Operations teams worked together to maintain a stormwater pond in Lacey, WA.

August 13, 2026

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Road Striping

Information about Road Striping in Thurston County

July 10, 2026

Upcoming Events

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Oct

28

2026 Waste Reduction Series - Can This Be Recycled?

Wednesday, October 28, 2026
6:00pm
Yelm Community Center
Family Friendly

Nov

14

Fix-it Fair at Tenino High School

Saturday, November 14, 2026
11:00am
Tenino High School
Family Friendly

Nov

18

Fix-it Fair at Lacey MakerSpace

Wednesday, November 18, 2026
2:30pm
Lacey MakerSpace
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