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Thurston County Waste and Recovery Center

Prices

Flat rate

Flat rate prices at Thurston County Waste and Recovery Center.
DonationsNo Charge
Household hazardous waste (HazoHouse)ResidentialfreeOpen daily 8:00 a.m.–4:45 p.m. Free for people living in Thurston County. Businesses must register and call (360) 867-2912 to make an appointment, and fees apply.
RecyclablesNo ChargeMixed paper, aluminum cans, tin cans, and plastic bottles, jugs, jars, dairy tubs, yogurt cups and buckets.

Bulk materials

Bulk materials prices at Thurston County Waste and Recovery Center.
Mixed trash$136 per tonHousehold garbage, sod, railroad ties and appliances. $21 minimum for loads under 300 pounds. Facilities are intended for use by people who live in Thurston County and businesses of Thurston County. All rates include 3.6% state refuse tax where applicable.
Construction & demolition$136 per ton$21 minimum for loads under 300 pounds.
Construction & demolition, roofing$136 / ton (prorated)$21 minimum for loads under 300 pounds.
Yard waste$75 per tonAccepted at the Waste and Recovery Center only. Yard waste accepted seven days a week; food scraps and food-soiled paper accepted Monday through Friday only, and on Saturday and Sunday food waste is treated as garbage and charged regular garbage rates. Noxious weeds, problem plants, dirt, rocks, root balls and sod are not accepted. $16 minimum for loads under 420 pounds.
Tires, passenger$136 / ton (prorated)Limit 5 per day per vehicle. $21 minimum for loads under 300 pounds.
Appliances, refrigerated$136 / ton (prorated) plus $18 / item special handling fee$21 minimum for loads under 300 pounds.
Asbestos$162 / ton (prorated)Accepted at the Waste and Recovery Center only, by appointment made at least one business day in advance; appointments are on weekdays, 10 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Call (360) 867-2491. Material must be thoroughly wet, double wrapped in 6 mil plastic (not the equivalent) with no air pockets, sealed with tape, and each bag marked "CONTAINS ASBESTOS" with your name, address and daytime phone number. A permit is required prior to removal of asbestos. $25 minimum for loads under 300 pounds.
Scrap metal$136 / ton (prorated)$21 minimum for loads under 300 pounds.
TVs and monitors$136 / ton (prorated) plus $18 / item special handling fee$21 minimum for loads under 300 pounds.

Fees

Fees prices at Thurston County Waste and Recovery Center.
Asbestos minimum fee$25 minimum (under 300 pounds)
Debit or credit card processing fee$2.00Cash, check, debit card, major credit cards and Apple Pay accepted.
Garbage minimum fee$21 minimum (under 300 pounds)Applies to garbage, passenger tires, scrap metal, construction and demolition debris, roofing debris, TVs and monitors, and refrigerated appliances.
Organics minimum fee$16 minimum (under 420 pounds)Applies to food and yard waste.