Also known as Rochester Drop Box

Recycling center in Rochester, WA

Rochester Drop-Box Facility

16500 Sargent Road Southwest, Rochester, WA 98579, USA

4.5 (44 reviews)

Drop-boxRecycling drop-offSelf-haul

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

About this center

Thurston County's Rochester Drop-box is at 16500 Sargent Road SW. It is open Tuesday, 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. Tires and scrap metal are handled as garbage here, 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

Rochester, 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 Rochester open?

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

Is there a load size limit?

Yes. Loads must be eight cubic yards or less. Larger loads go to the Waste and Recovery Center in Lacey. No hydraulic or mechanized dumping; unload by hand.

Is recycling free?

Yes, if materials are clean, dry, and separated by type. Clothing donations are also free.

Reviews & pricing

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

K Henry

8 months ago

Google review

I'm glad it's open Sunday; the lady working was friendly. Male was not. He was very rude and argumentative. Rushed me thru and made a few snide comments becausei didnt have my card out immediately to pay as i was parking. Was not impressed with him at all. If you can't be polite don't work customer service.

Brian Amies

a year ago

Google review

We just took our first trip here today Sunday. Never been here before but I have to say this is the best dump ever!!!! The staff are super polite and they charge very little! $18 for a trunk load of garbage it's a big trunk and holds a lot. We got lucky and there was no line to wait in. I recommend this place to everybody!

Lance Denison

12 months ago

Google review

The staff is always pleasant. I enjoy taking our refuse there to save money over the pick up service. Keep up the great work.

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