Recycling / Composting Food and Yard Waste

Food waste, yard waste, and compostable paper make up 31% of the average household's waste in Thurston County. Recycling these materials through composting  can make a big impact on your trash bill while helping the environment!  Please select from the following choices:

		Collection Service for Home, Work or School Click here for information about having food and yard waste collected at your home, school or business. Includes a list of acceptable materials.
		Backyard Composting Click here for information about creating compost in your own back yard.
		Drop-Off Locations (including Waste and Recovery Center at Hawks Prairie) Click here for information about hauling your yard waste to a collection facility.

Questions:  Call 867-2491 or e-mail wwm-webmaster@co.thurston.wa.us. 
Last updated: 10/13/2009