Christmas Tree Curbside and Drop-Off Locations
(Dec. 2011/Jan. 2012)
Rules for Recycling Trees
- Remove all twine, ornaments, lights, stands, tinsel and nails. Flocked
trees are ok.
- For curbside programs, trees over six feet need to be cut in
half.
- Multi-family complex residents should check with their property
managers for tree placement locations, or use the drop-off locations
underlined below.
- No limbs, boughs, greenery, and other yard and garden items will
be accepted. These items may be taken to the Yard Debris Site at the
Waste and Recovery Center, where regular rates apply.
Christmas Tree Collection Schedule
- All Thurston County residents:
Trees are accepted from Dec. 26 - Jan. 16 (except Jan. 1) at the Waste and Recovery Center, 2418 Hogum Bay Road
N.E., Lacey.
Hours for tree collection are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. week days and 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Free of Charge
- LeMay compost/yard
waste customers:
Place your tree in or near your compost cart in sections 3 feet or
less. Call 923-0111 for more information.
- City of Lacey residents: City crews will pick up trees. Put trees at curb by 8 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 9.
Local Boy Scout troops will offer donation-based pickup service in some
neighborhoods on Saturday, Jan. 7. Call 491-3214 for more information.
- City of Olympia garbage customers: For customers with Thursday/Friday service, tree pickup is Saturday, Jan. 7. For those
with Tuesday/Wednesday service, pickup is Saturday, Jan. 14. Place tree in regular pickup
spot by 6 a.m. on your collection day. Call 753-8509 for more info.
- Rainier residents:
Take to the
drop box at 13010 Rainier Acres Road from Dec. 26 -
Jan. 14 (open Friday and Saturday only, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
- Rochester residents:
Take to the
drop box at 16500 Sargent Road from Dec. 26 - Jan. 15
(open Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday only from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
- City of Tumwater residents:
Place trees at the nearest street corner by 8 a.m. on Jan. 9. Call
754-4150 for information.
- Tenino residents: Take trees to 418 S. Wichman St. S. from Dec. 25 – Jan. 15.
- Yelm residents: Take trees to Yelm City Park anytime from Dec. 26 – Jan. 10.
- Shelton: Bill McTurnal Enterprises at 721 Kamilche Lane accepts tree from Dec. 28 – Jan.
9 during daylight hours. On weekends, leave trees by closed gate.
Contact Us
Call Loni Hanka (360) 754-4398 or e-mail
hankal@co.thurston.wa.us.
