Transfer stationVerified October 2026

Thurston County Waste & Recovery Center

You will find Thurston County Waste & Recovery Center in Lacey, WA. It is a transfer station in Thurston County. The site is operated by a local government or district and is meant for drop-offs by the public. Listed materials: household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires and appliances. Thurston County has 10 sites in our directory, including this one.

Address	2420 Hogum Bay Road NE, Lacey, WA 98516 Directions
County	Thurston County, WA
Phone	(360) 867-2278
Website	thurstoncountywa.gov
Hours	Mon-Fri: 7 am to 4:45 pm Sat-Sun: 8 am to 4:45 pm Use the north entrance for garbage. HazoHouse (household hazardous waste) is open daily 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. and uses the south entrance. Closed New Year's Day, July 4, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Fees	Garbage, minimum (under 300 lbs) $21 Garbage, per ton $136 Construction and demolition debris, per ton $136 Food and yard waste, minimum (under 420 lbs) $16 Food and yard waste, per ton $75 TV, monitor or refrigerated appliance, special handling fee per item $18 Asbestos, minimum $25 Asbestos, per ton $162 Card payment processing fee $2.00 2026 rates; the county lists higher rates for 2027 (garbage minimum $23, $154 per ton). Rates include 3.6% state refuse tax where applicable. Recyclables and clothing donations are free. Household hazardous waste at HazoHouse is free for people living in Thurston County.
Who can use it	Residents only
Access	Run by the county, city or a waste district
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Appliances, household hazardous waste
Load cover	Loads must be covered or tied down
Payment	cash, check, debit card, Apple Pay, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express

Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: thurstoncountywa.gov, thurstoncountywa.gov, thurstoncountywa.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.

Rules in Thurston County

County drop-off sites are for people who live in Thurston County and for Thurston County businesses. Loads must be covered and secured (RCW 46.61.655). All county drop-off locations are closed on New Year's Day, July 4, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Source

Before you go

A cargo net or tarp keeps bags and boards in place and saves an uncovered-load fee.
Ask before bringing tires or a fridge; many sites charge per item for them.
Bring a photo ID; many public sites ask for proof of address.

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Hours: Fri-Sun: 9 am to 5 pm Garbage, per cubic yard (1 cubic yard minimum): $21

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Tacoma City Municipal Landfill Transfer station Verified

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Hours: Daily: 8 am to 5:30 pm Garbage, Tacoma residents: $7.25 per 100 lbs, $20.00 minimum (first 400 lbs)

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Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

Tacoma City Municipal Landfill Transfer station Verified

3510 S Mullen St, Tacoma · 17 mi · (253) 502-2100

Hours: Daily: 8 am to 5:30 pm Garbage, Tacoma residents: $7.25 per 100 lbs, $20.00 minimum (first 400 lbs)

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Hidden Valley Transfer Station Hazardous waste drop-off Verified

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Hours: Daily: 8 am to 5:45 pm Garbage minimum (up to 400 lbs): $39.06

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More in Thurston County

All 10 drop-off sites in Thurston County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Washington

Frequently asked questions

Where is Thurston County Waste & Recovery Center?

2420 Hogum Bay Road NE, Lacey, WA 98516. Signs at the entrance usually point to the scale house first.

What can I drop off at Thurston County Waste & Recovery Center?

Thurston County Waste & Recovery Center is listed for household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires and appliances.

Can non-residents use Thurston County Waste & Recovery Center?

No, it is for residents only.

How much does it cost to dump at Thurston County Waste & Recovery Center?

Garbage, minimum (under 300 lbs): $21; Garbage, per ton: $136; Construction and demolition debris, per ton: $136; Food and yard waste, minimum (under 420 lbs): $16. 2026 rates; the county lists higher rates for 2027 (garbage minimum $23, $154 per ton). Rates include 3.6% state refuse tax where applicable. Recyclables and clothing donations are free. Household hazardous waste at HazoHouse is free for people living in Thurston County.. Source checked October 2026.

When is Thurston County Waste & Recovery Center open?

Mon-Fri: 7 am to 4:45 pm; Sat-Sun: 8 am to 4:45 pm. Use the north entrance for garbage. HazoHouse (household hazardous waste) is open daily 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. and uses the south entrance. Closed New Year's Day, July 4, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day..

What other transfer stations are near Thurston County Waste & Recovery Center?

Rainier Drop-box Facility in Rainier (12 mi), Lakewood Transfer Station in Tacoma (15 mi) and Sales Road Transfer Station in Lakewood (15 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near Lacey?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Tacoma City Municipal Landfill, about 17 miles away.

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