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Don't Throw Out Your E-Waste

Did you know there are several options for disposing of your old eletronics? You can reuse, resell or recycle most any item and help keep waste and toxic material out of our landfills.

Recycle Your Electronics

Check our resource guide for organizations that will recycle your e-waste.

Sustainable Options

Learn more about sustainable options and other ways to reuse and recycle your electronic equipment.

Hazardous Waste

An item is considered hazardous if it is toxic, flammable, corrosive or reactive. The label will say DANGER, POISON, WARNING, or CAUTION. The average family has more than 60 hazardous products throughout the house, including car products, oil paints and thinners, solvents, cleaners and pesticides.

Recycling and/or Disposal. Check our list of options for recycling and/or disposing of hazardous waste, or visit Thurston County's Safe Disposal and Recycling page for more information about specific items.

Options for Safe Alternatives to Hazardous Household Products. Check our list of natural alternatives that are good for you and the environment.

Hazo House: You can take your dangerous household products to Thurston County's HazoHouse. HazoHouse offers a convenient way for residents to safely dispose of toxic products that could otherwise harm family members, pets, wildlife or the environment. Learn more by visiting the Thurston County Hazohouse webpage.

Contacting Public Works

• Physical Address: 924 7th Ave. SE, Suite A
• Mailing Address: PO Box 1967, Olympia, WA 98507 (directions)
• Hours: M - F from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except for City-recognized holidays)
• 360.753.8588, TTY 360.753.8270
• publicworks@ci.olympia.wa.us
• Public Works home page.