From Thurston County Public Works:

Free Christmas Tree Curbside and Drop-Off Locations
(Dec. 2012/Jan. 2013)

Pickup Options

LeMay compost collection/yard waste customers: Put trees in or near your compost cart (in sections 3 ft. or less). Call 923-0111 for info.

Drop-off locations

All Thurston County residents: Take trees to the Waste and Recovery Center at 2418 Hogum Bay Road NE, Lacey from Dec. 26 to Jan. 13 (closed Jan. 1). Open Mon. through Fri. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m and Sat. and Sun.: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Rainier residents: Take trees to the drop box at 13010 Rainier Acres Road from Dec. 26 Jan. 12. Fri. & Sat.: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tenino residents: Take trees to 418 S. Wichman St. S. from Dec. 25 Jan. 15.

Yelm residents: Take trees to Yelm City Park anytime from Dec. 26 Jan. 10.
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