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2 locations from 3 recycling listings in Olympia.
Drop-off sites for leaves, grass, brush, and branches, many of which sell mulch or compost back. Hours, fees, and accepted items change, so call or check the listing before you load up.
Yard Waste & Compost Drop-Off in Olympia
Saturday Drop-Off Site - City of Olympia
1000 10th Avenue Southeast, Olympia, WA 98501
Mon-Fri Closed · Sat 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Sun Closed
4.9 (22 reviews)
The City of Olympia's Saturday Drop-off Site, open from Spring to Fall, offers free scrap metal and recycling drop-off, with yard waste accepted for a small fee. Operating from March 1 to November 22, 2025, on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1000 10th Ave, SE Olympia, WA 98501, the site accepts recyclables like paper, cardboard, aluminum, plastic, glass, and various yard debris such as branches, lumber scraps, garden trimmings, and sod (with dirt removed). Scrap metal items like car parts, fencing, tools, and more are also welcome. However, certain items like beauty bark, kitchen waste, noxious weeds, painted lumber, appliances, batteries, tires, and hazardous fluids are not accepted. Specific restrictions apply to items like engines, fluids, propane cylinders, tanks, and transmissions, which must be drained or prepared accordingly. Visitors can access additional options when the drop-off site is closed, including yard debris disposal at the Thurston County Waste Recovery Center or signing up for collection services.
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Thurston County Recycling Center
1000 10th Ave SE Olympia WA 98501 USA
(360) 867-2491
Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 4:45 PM · Sat-Sun 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM
4.7 (51 reviews)
Thurston County's Waste and Recovery Center (WARC) is at 2420 Hogum Bay Road NE in Lacey. Weekday hours are 7:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. and weekend hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Use the north entrance. Clean, separated recyclables are free. Cooking-oil collection at HazoHouse and plastic-foam recycling are suspended.
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Yard Waste & Compost Drop-Off in Olympia: FAQ
What can I bring to a yard waste site in Olympia, WA?
Most take leaves, grass clippings, brush, and branches below a size limit. Bags, rocks, dirt, and treated or painted wood are usually refused.
Is yard waste drop-off free?
Many municipal sites are free for residents, while private sites charge by the load. Check the listing for fees and residency rules.
Can I get free mulch or compost?
Some sites give away or sell mulch and compost made from what residents drop off. Bring your own containers.