Washington
Household hazardous waste drop-off
Lacey (Thurston County) household hazardous waste drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for HazoHouse at the Thurston County Waste and Recovery Center.
Not a household-trash drop-off. This page covers only the specifically listed recycling, compost, hazardous or specialty materials. Check the accepted materials before loading your vehicle.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-09
Who can use it
Free for people living in Thurston County. Businesses must register and call 360-867-2912 for an appointment; fees apply.
Hours
- Open daily 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No separate sticker price was established on the linked page; the eligibility and item fees below still apply.
Where to buy: Contact the facility about access requirements before loading.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Household hazardous waste from Thurston County residents | Free |
| Business (small quantity generator) waste | Per-pound rates, for example paint-related material $0.87 per lb and flammable liquids $0.32 per lb in 2026 |
Hazardous waste
Accepted from households (limits per vehicle per day): automotive products including antifreeze, brake fluid, gasoline, diesel, kerosene, used oil and filters, and solvents (5 gallons); NiCd, mercury, lithium and lead-acid batteries under 2 lbs each, each in its own plastic bag (no alkaline, bloated or damaged batteries); chemicals and cleaners in original containers (5 gallons); aerosols and road flares; fluorescent tubes, CFL and HID bulbs (10); mercury thermometers; glues, latex and oil-based paint, primers, stains, sealers and thinners (10 gallons); pesticides and herbicides (5 gallons); pool and hobby chemicals (5 gallons); propane cylinders up to 5 gallons (3 tanks). Bring containers of 5 gallons or less; no broken, leaking or empty containers except propane.
Holiday closures
All Thurston County drop-off locations close on New Year's Day, July 4, Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 26, 2026) and Christmas Day (Friday, December 25, 2026).
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- Not accepted: asbestos, medical waste and medicines, cooking oil, electronics including TVs, monitors, CRTs and vapes, fire extinguishers and smoke detectors, ammunition, fireworks, marine flares, radioactive waste. Call about X-ray film and photofixer.
- HazoHouse is drive-through; do not walk into the HazoHouse area.
- Transport waste sealed, upright and labeled in a plastic-lined box, with acids and oxidizers kept apart.
- A HazoHouse Reuse Program offers usable products.
Nearby Washington towns
- Algona (King County) transfer station
- Arlington (Snohomish County) transfer station
- Bellevue (King County) transfer station
- Bremerton (Kitsap County) transfer station
- Bremerton (Kitsap County) household hazardous waste drop-off
- Enumclaw (King County) transfer station
- Everett (Snohomish County) transfer station
- Everett (Snohomish County) household hazardous waste drop-off
Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-09. If something conflicts, trust the town.