When the holidays wind down and the decorations get packed away, it’s time to figure out what to do with the Christmas tree. This season, free tree collection and drop-off opportunities are available county-wide.
To prepare your tree for recycling, please remove all ornaments, lights, stands, nails, and tinsel prior to drop-off. Flocked trees are accepted.
Drop-off Locations
All Thurston County residents: Trees are accepted at the Thurston County Waste and Recovery Center (WARC) located at 2420 Hogum Bay Road NE in Lacey from Saturday, December 26, to Sunday, January 10 (closed Friday, January 1). The WARC is open Monday–Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. and Saturday–Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Customers with other waste in addition to a tree should expect to make two trips across the scale.
Rainier residents: Take trees to the Rainier Drop-Box Facility at 13010 Rainier Acres Road from Saturday, December 26, to Sunday, January 10 (closed Friday, January 1). The Rainier Drop-Box Facility is open Friday–Sunday only, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tenino residents: Residents can take trees to 418 S. Wichman Street from Saturday, December 26, to Sunday, January 17.
Yelm residents: Residents can place trees in a designated dumpster at Yelm City Park anytime from Saturday, December 26, to Sunday, January 10, or until the dumpster is full.
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