• County Home
• Commissioners
• Ordinances
• Codes
• Contact

Thurston County Solid Waste

Waste and Recovery Center at Hawks Prairie

The Thurston County Waste and Recovery Center (WARC) is a one-stop location where residents can dispose of garbage, yard waste, recyclables,  hazardous household waste, and more!

Hours and location

Monday through Friday: entrance gates open from 7 a.m.– 4:45 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: entrance gates open from 8 a.m.– 4:45 p.m.
Entrance gates close at 4:45 p.m.

Closed: New Year's Day, the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Open on all other holidays.

(click to enlarge)

2420 Hogum Bay Road NE in Lacey
(see Google map).

The north entrance leads to the paid disposal areas. The south entrace leads to recycling, hazardous waste disposal, and donation areas.

Rural Thurston County residents may find the Rainier and Rochester drop boxes more convenient.

  

Disposal rates

	Minimum fee  (300 lbs or less)	Rate per ton (prorated)
Garbage Includes all construction and demolition debris, sod, railroad ties, appliances, vehicle tires (limit 5 per day per customer,tires must be less than 36 inches). Refrigerated appliances & CRTs/TVs: add an $18 handling fee to the regular garbage rate.	$18	$119
Yard waste See a list of accepted items here.	$9	$45
Asbestos You must call (360) 867-2491 to make an appointment at least 12 hours before disposing of asbestos. Learn more about asbestos requirements.	$22	$143

Payment: The WARC accepts cash, checks, debit cards and credit cards (Discover, Visa and MasterCard only). Payments by debit and credit cards have an additional $2.00 processing fee. All transactions are rounded to the nearest dollar. Scales determine weight in 20-pound increments. All rates include 3.6% state refuse tax where applicable.

Photo ID: Anyone entering the paid disposal area of the WARC must present photo ID at the tollbooth.

Remember to cover and secure your load. Washington law requires motorists to cover and secure their loads (RCW 46.61.655) to prevent cargo from breaking free. Located at the entrance of the Waste and Recovery Center is an un-tarping area. Please un-tarp loads before proceeding to the scales—this helps to make the unloading process go more smoothly.

  

Free recycling and reuse services

• Recycling drop-off at the recycle center. This area is for residents only - businesses must subscribe to recycling collection service.
• Household hazardous waste disposal. Residents can bring toxic household products such as cleaning supplies, and oil-based paints to HazoHouse for free disposal. See a list of accepted materials.
  Open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entrance gates close at 4:45 p.m.
  This service is only free for residents - businesses must register and pay a fee.
• Recycling for electronics covered under the E-Cycle program. Residents can recycle TVs, computers and monitors, laptops, tablets and E-readers free at the WARC. NEW This drop-off station is permanently closed as of September 21, 2019. Click here to find alternative locations and learn more about the Washington Department of Ecology’s E-Cycle program.

  

Community resources

• Off-Leash Dog Area. An Off-Leash Dog Area is located at the entrance to the Waste and Recovery Center. See the Parks Department website for more information.
• 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.
• Hawks Prarie Park & Ride. Learn more about this facility or contact Intercity Transit for questions.

  

Contact us

Call the Solid Waste Hotline at (360) 867-2491 or email ThurstonSolidWaste@co.thurston.wa.us.

Note: Although the WARC facilities are open on weekends and some holidays, staff are not available by phone or email on those days.