Zero Waste
Featured Links
- Garbage
- Recycling - Yes List
- Organics - Yes List
- Opt Out from junk mail and phone books
- Waste Assessments for Businesses
- Waste Reduction & Resources
- Waste Wise Activities
- Where To Take Plastic Bags
- Zero Waste Events & Planning Guide
- Zero Waste - Master Plan
Featured Items
- Ditch the Plastic: Learn about where you can take plastic bags
- Electronic Waste: Find e-waste recycling options
- Garbage: Learn where Olympia's garbage ends up
- Hazo House: Learn more about where to take hazardous materials in Thurston County
- Opt Out: Get tips and information on how to opt out of junk mail and phone book delivery
- Recycle Right: Find out what to put in your curbside recycling cart
- Styrofoam Recycling
: Options for recycling Styrofoam - Tips for Reducing Waste: Learn how you can help prevent waste in the first place
- Waste Assessments: Get a FREE assessment at your business
Program Information
- Toward Zero Waste: Olympia's Waste ReSources Plan 2008-2013: Learn more about our zero waste master plan
- Zero Waste Events: Tips and ideas on how you can plan a zero waste event
- Event Loaner Program : Learn how you can make your event zero waste with our FREE collection containers and materials
- Waste-Free Gift-giving & Gift Wrapping
- Waste-Free Gift Certificates: Find certificates for Adults, Kids, Seasonal or Generic (fill-in).
*NEW* Activites About Waste
- Coloring Pages & Finished Work - Submit completed waste wise artwork for display on our website
- Recycling IQ Quiz
- Find the answers to the Recycling IQ Quiz
- Waste Wise Activities: Find kid-friendly puzzles, crosswords, links to games and more waste-focused information
Contact Information
- Visit our City Services page for links to other City Services and contact information (phone numbers)
- Email us at publicworks@ci.olympia.wa.us
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City Updates
- CITY UTILITY CUSTOMERS. Check out our new, easy to use online bill pay service. You get 24/7 access to multiple accounts with one convenient login. You can sign up for paperless billing, pay with e-check or credit card, view payment history, find your garbage and recycling pickup days, and track your water consumption. Go now...
- SUMMER CAMPS. Summer is right around the corner and camps are filling quickly! Check out all our camp options and register soon. More...
- COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. The latest draft of the Olympia's Comprehensive Plan update is now available for review and comment. More...
- Olympia Municipal Code. Quick link to the Olympia Municipal Code...
- Meetings. Agenda and Minutes for City Council and most advisory committees (does not include Design Review Board, Hearing Examiner, or Site Plan Review Committee). Not sure how to use the system? Check out our Quick Start users guide.
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City of Olympia, Washington
PO Box 1967
Olympia, WA 98507-1967