Washington Refuse & Recycling

Washington Refuse & Recycling in Lacey is the neighborhood recycling center for people looking to keep stuff out of the landfill. Locals bring everything from mixed household recyclables to larger items that don’t fit in the curb bin. It’s the kind of place residents use when doing a cleanout or yard project and need to drop off sorted materials.

Expect an industrial lot with piles, bins, and roll-off containers rather than a storefront; vehicles pull up, unload, and move on. Many Washington recycling centers require sorting yard waste and recyclables into separate piles, so have materials separated before getting out of the car. There’s usually an entrance booth and a weigh scale at these kinds of facilities, so plan on a short stop while staff direct you where to go. Weekends and spring cleanup times tend to be the busiest, so lines can form even though traffic usually moves steadily.