Recycling center in Rainier, WA

Rainier Drop-Box Facility

4.5 (59 reviews)

Drop-boxRecycling drop-offSelf-haul

Rainier Drop-Box Facility recycling center in Rainier, WA - View of facility

About this center

Thurston County's Rainier Drop-box is at 13010 Rainier Acres Road SE. It is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Loads must be eight cubic yards or less and unloaded by hand. Clean, separated recyclables and clothing donations are free. Like Rochester, tires and scrap metal are handled as garbage, not sorted for recycling.

Materials accepted & services

Drop-box Recycling drop-off Self-haul Cardboard Glass

Services offered

Self-haul garbage drop-box
C&D and roofing debris drop-off
Free separated recycling drop-off
Clothing donation drop-off

Areas served

Rainier, WASouth Thurston County, WA

Not accepted

Loads over 8 cubic yards (go to WARC)Mechanized dump beds or trailersSeparated tire recycling (handled as garbage)Separated scrap metal recycling (handled as garbage)TVs and monitors (WARC only)Asbestos (WARC only)Refrigerated appliances (WARC only)Food and yard waste (WARC only)

Frequently asked questions

When is Rainier open?

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed New Year's Day, July 4, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

Can I dump a large trailer here?

Loads must be eight cubic yards or less and unloaded by hand. Larger or mechanized dump loads go to the Waste and Recovery Center in Lacey.

Who can use county drop-boxes?

People who live in Thurston County and businesses of Thurston County.

Reviews & pricing

Note: Prices are user-reported and subject to change. Contact the center directly for current rates.

Leo

a year ago

Google review

Friendly with a great helpful attitude. The people working there act like they really enjoy their jobs. Newer to the area and this was my first trip. Got confused a bit and ended up in the wrong spot. Juan came over and helped direct me to the correct parking slot. He also helped with brochures regarding other places to take household hazardous waste and items not accepted at drop-box facilities. Enjoyed the visit!

Scot Keith

2 years ago

Google review

The Rainier Drop-Box facility in Thurston County is an excellent place for garbage disposal and recycling. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable ensuring a hassle-free experience. The clean well-organized layout makes waste management easy. A superb facility highly recommended!

Frank Hudik

a year ago

Google review

Thurston County has the most confusing and difficult recycling program. Its almost as if they want us to throw everything in the trash. I think it better to drop it all off at the county compleax and let them sort it. Very disappointing program especially for those that care. One employee simply told me to throw styrofoam in the trash bc that is what we do with it anyway. Wow!

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