City of Olympia Public Works

A working municipal drop-off on Eastside Street that locals use for neighborhood cleanup and regular household loads. Neighbors bring everything from bagged yard clippings to old furniture, so it can feel busy at times. Good to know for anyone in Olympia who needs a straightforward place to unload bulk trash and recyclables.

Drive up to a manned entrance booth and be ready to pull onto a large scale; loads are typically weighed and you'll stop again leaving. The site is spread out with open bays and rows of large containers, and recycling/yard areas are usually separated, as Washington expects materials to be sorted. Traffic moves in a loop-pull in, drop off at the right container, then back over the scale on the way out. Weekends, especially during spring cleanup, can have lines, so plan for a wait.