Garbage Disposal Information

Thurston County Drop Box Sites

Thurston County operates three garbage drop boxes to make it easy for residents in south and northwest Thurston County to dispose of garbage.  All loads are measured and charged based on volume. 

Recycling blue bins are also available at each of these locations. Please click here to find out how to prepare materials for recycling.

All drop box locations are closed New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

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Rates

All three drop boxes accept cash, checks, debit cards and credit cards. Please click here for rates.

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Rainier Drop Box

Location:  13010 Rainier Acres Road S.E., Rainier, 98576 (Google map)

Hours:

 Friday and Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Rates:  Click here for rates.

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Rochester Drop Box

Location: 16500 Sargent Road, Rochester, 98579 (Google map)

Hours:  Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday (all year) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Rates:  Click here for rates.

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Contact Us

Call Thurston County Public Works at (360) 867-2491 or e-mail ThurstonSolidWaste@co.thurston.wa.us.