Rochester Drop-Box Facility

1902 Marine View Dr Tacoma WA 98422 USA

4.5 (44 reviews)

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

About This Center

The Thurston County Waste and Recovery Center (WARC) in Washington offers various recycling services, but has suspended its used cooking oil and plastic foam recycling programs due to new guidelines and legal restrictions. Residents are advised to solidify used cooking oil before disposal and to check the Household Hazardous Waste page for more details. The center is also exploring the development of a new transfer station in the southern part of the county to replace existing drop-box sites in Rainier and Rochester. Visitors are encouraged to secure their loads according to Washington law when visiting the WARC, with specific instructions provided on how to properly secure items for disposal. Thurston County does not handle curbside waste collection services, directing residents to contact specific waste haulers based on their service area. Additionally, the center provides information on average traffic levels to help visitors plan their visits efficiently. For more details or inquiries, visitors can contact the center directly.

Materials Accepted and Services Offered

Cooking OilPlastic FoamTransfer StationHousehold Hazardous WasteSecure Load Instructions

Featured Reviews

K Henry

K Henry (2/5 stars, 8 months ago): 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

Brian Amies (5/5 stars, a year ago): 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

Lance Denison (5/5 stars, 12 months ago): The staff is always pleasant. I enjoy taking our refuse there to save money over the pick up service. Keep up the great work.