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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.

Public Works

The following items are not accepted at HazoHouse:

  • Alkaline batteries
  • Ammunition
  • Asbestos (see here for proper disposal information)
  • Batteries weighing more than 2 pounds
  • Computers, monitors, TVs, or electronics (find e-cycle drop-off locations)
  • Cooking Oil
  • Empty or leaking containers
  • Explosives or fireworks
  • Fire extinguishers. Discharge extinguisher into a bucket or garbage bag and put in the garbage.
  • Medical waste
  • Motor oil from businesses
  • Pharmaceuticals/medications (find drop-off locations)
  • Radioactive wastes
  • Sharps
  • Smoke detectors

Visit the Where Do I Take My? database to find disposal locations for these items and others.

To view accepted items, see here. For a full list of restrictions, see here.