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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.

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Information about Road Striping in Thurston County

July 10, 2026

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Building Development Center Hours Change

June 15, 2026

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- 5/19/2026

May 19, 2026

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11

Food Preservation Workshop

Tuesday, August 11, 2026
6:00pm
Prosperity Grange #315
Family Friendly

Aug

19

Fix-it Fair at Prosperity Grange

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
4:00pm
Prosperity Grange #315
Family Friendly

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
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