Thurston County, Washington

The content on the Thurston County website is currently provided in English. We are providing the “Translation” for approximately 10 languages. The goal of the translation is to provide visitors with limited English proficiency to access information on the website in other languages. The translations do not translate all types of documents, and it may not give you an exact translation all the time. The translations are made through an automated process, which may not result in accurate or precise translations, particularly of technical and legal terminology.
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Thurston County does not accept electronics for recycling at any of our facilities, at this time. Electronics brought to the Thurston County Waste & Recovery Center or Rainier & Rochester Drop-Box Facilities will be disposed of as municipal solid waste, for a fee. Please note that an $18 special handling fee applies to dispose of TVs or monitors. For electronics recycling information, please see below.

Electronics Recycling:
Manufacturers are required by state law to offer recycling services for certain electronic items at no cost to individuals, nonprofits, small businesses, schools, and local governments. The law took effect January 1, 2009 and applies to the following items only:

  • TVs
  • Desktop computers
  • Laptop computers
  • Monitors
  • E-book readers (such as the Kindle and the Nook)
  • Portable DVD players

To find an electronics recycling location near you, please visit ecyclewa.org. The Washington State Department of Ecology coordinates collection sites and enforces the law through the E-Cycle Washington program.

Interested in recycling an item not listed as part of the E-Cycle Washington program? Visit WhereDoITakeMy.org for additional drop-off options.