Intended for Thurston County residents and businesses. Use the north entrance for garbage.
What it takes
“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.
Mattress
Call to confirmCouch / furniture
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Tire
LimitedPassenger tires limit 5 per day per vehicle; recycled when kept separate; regular garbage fee applies.
Item price: call to confirm
Appliance
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Fridge or freezer
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Electronics
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Paint
Call to confirmHousehold hazardous waste
AcceptedHandled at the HazoHouse on site (free for residents).
Normal load fee applies
Yard waste
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Brush and branches
Call to confirmConstruction debris
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Concrete
Call to confirmScrap metal
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Household trash
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Recycling
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Fees & payment
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Minimum charge | $21.00 |
| Per ton | $136.00 |
| Pickup load | Call to confirm |
| Car load | Call to confirm |
| TVs and monitors (special handling) | $18 per item added to garbage fee |
| Refrigerated appliances (special handling) | $18 per item added to garbage fee |
| Asbestos | $25 minimum, $162 per ton |
| Food and yard waste | $16 minimum, $75 per ton |
| Card processing fee | $2.00 per card transaction |
$21 minimum under 300 lbs; includes 3.6% state tax. 2027 rates: $23 minimum, $154 per ton.
Payment: cash, check, card · Fee schedule: 2026
Access rules
Intended for Thurston County residents and businesses. Use the north entrance for garbage.
ID required: Call to confirm
Appointment required: Call to confirm
Posted hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon-Fri | 7:00 am–4:45 pm |
| Sat-Sun | 8:00 am–4:45 pm |
Closed New Year's Day, July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas.
Local time: America/Los_AngelesWhat’s not accepted
See “Not accepted” tiles above. Other exclusions: call to confirm.
Free options
Recycling and clothing donations are free.
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Sources
Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Thurston garbage page ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- 2026-2027 rates ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026