For Thurston County residents seeking to dispose of natural Christmas trees, free tree collection and drop-off opportunities are available county-wide.
According to a county news release, people preparing their natural trees for recycling should remove all ornaments, lights, stands, nails and tinsel before drop-off. Flocked trees are accepted. Search “Christmas tree” in the online directory at WhereDoITakeMy.org for program details.
Drop-off Locations
All Thurston County residents: Trees are accepted at the Waste and Recovery Center located at 2420 Hogum Bay Road NE in Lacey from Dec. 26 through Jan. 19 — closed Jan. 1. Hours of operation are from 7 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Saturday through Sunday. 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 SE from Dec. 27 through Jan. 19. Hours of operation are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday.
Rochester residents: Take trees to the Rochester Drop-Box Facility at 16500 Sargent Road SW from Dec. 28 through Jan. 19. Hours of operation are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday.
Tenino residents: Take trees from Dec. 26 through Jan. 12 to 418 Wichman St S.
Yelm residents: Place trees in a designated dumpster at 15425 state Route 507 at the intersection of Mill Road and WA 507 anytime from Dec. 26 through Jan. 14.
Pick-Up Information
LeMay food/yard waste customers: Place trees in or near food and yard waste carts in sections 3 feet or less. Extra fees apply for customers not signed up for food and yard waste collection. Call LeMay at 360-923-0111 for information.
City of Lacey residents: BSA Troop 222 Scouts will provide curbside pick-up of holiday trees on Jan. 4. Trees must have all decorations removed and be placed curbside in front of homes by 8 a.m. Donations to the troop can be made online at www.troop222wa.org or BSA Troop 222, PO Box 5379, Lacey, WA 98509. For more information contact Lacey Public Affairs, 360-491-3214 or publicaffairs@cityoflacey.org.
City of Tumwater residents: Place undecorated trees behind the curb near the closest main intersection beginning Jan. 6. Keep sidewalks, bike lanes and roadways clear when dropping off trees. It may take several days for crews to pick up all trees. For more information, contact Tumwater Public Works at 360-754-4150.
Multi-family complex residents: Check with property managers for tree placement locations.
