Solid Waste and Recycling

Thurston County Waste and Recovery Center

Located on  Hogum Bay Road, the Thurston County Waste and Recovery Center is a one-stop campus where residents can dispose of garbage, recyclables, and dangerous household chemicals.

Hours of Operation

Thurston County Waste and Recovery CenterApril 1 to Oct. 31
Monday through Friday - 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.


Nov. 1 to March 31
Monday through Friday - 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Please note:  The HazoHouse area of the Waste and Recovery Center is open four days a week only:  Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Thurston County Waste and Recovery Center is closed New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. It is open on all other holidays.

Rates

The Waste and Recovery Center accepts cash, checks, debit cards and credit cards. Please click here for rates.

Directions

The Thurston County Waste and Recovery Center (formerly known as the Hawks Prairie Landfill) is located at 2418 Hogum Bay Road N.E. in Lacey.  From I-5, take Exit 111, head north on Marvin Road, and turn east onto Hogum Bay Road N.E. The facility entrance is to the right. (Google map)

Services Offered at the Waste and Recovery Center

  • Garbage disposal. (Residents of Rainier, Rochester and Summit Lake might wish to use garbage drop boxes instead of driving to Lacey.)
  • Recycling blue bins. Click here for more information.
  • Disposal of toxic household products. The HazoHouse area collects household hazardous wastes such as cleaning supplies and paints. HazoHouse is open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday only.
  • Goodwill Industries: A Goodwill Industries collection center is located at the Waste and Recovery Center site.
  • Closed Loop Park: Located near the entrance to the Waste and Recovery Center, the award-winning Closed Loop Park  features a walking trail, a demonstration garden of native plants, and a playground made from recycled materials.

Learn about rates at the Waste and Recovery Center


Questions:  Call 867-2491 or e-mail wwm-webmaster@co.thurston.wa.us
Last updated: 11/03/2009