Thurston County, Washington

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Thurston County Washington

Public Works

Waste and Recover Center (WARC)

Waste and Recovery Center (WARC)

Address: 2420 Hogum Bay Road NE, Lacey, WA 98516
Monday-Friday: 7 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 8 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Access: Use the north entrance at the Thurston County Waste and Recovery Center. 

The WARC is closed on the following holidays: New Year's Day, July 4, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

Thurston County Solid Waste facilities are intended for use by people who live in Thurston County and businesses of Thurston County. 

Washington law requires motorists to cover and secure their loads (RCW 46.61.655) to prevent cargo from breaking free. The Waste and Recovery Center (WARC) has an un-tarping area near the entrance. Please uncover loads before proceeding to the scales—this helps make the unloading process go more smoothly.

More information including fees: https://www.thurstoncountywa.gov/departments/public-works/garbage-recycling/garbage