Thurston County is hosting a free compost giveaway event for county residents on Saturday, May 4, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Community members are welcome to self-load up to one half cubic yard of compost from the Hawks Prairie Park N Ride at 2548 Hogum Bay Rd NE in Lacey between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Please bring a shovel and be prepared to load your own material into your vehicle.

This event is in partnership with Brady Trucking, Intercity Transit, and the Master Recycler Composter Program of Thurston County. Pre-registration is required by completing the form at https://www.thurstoncountywa.gov/departments/public-works/solid-waste/garbage-recycling/education-resources/community-programs-events or by calling (360) 867-2491. 

Compost offered at this event started as food and yard waste from residents and businesses in Thurston County. It was then processed into a finished compost product by Brady Trucking in Shelton, WA, who is generously donating it to help celebrate Earth Day (April 22) and International Compost Awareness Week (May 5-11). 

​Questions? Call (360) 867-2491 or email thurstonsolidwaste@co.thurston.wa.us​