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Rochester Drop-box Facility
You will find Rochester Drop-box Facility in Rochester, WA. It is a transfer station in Thurston County. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. It is listed for household trash & bulky items and construction debris. It is one of 10 drop-off sites we list in Thurston County.
| Address | 16500 Sargent Road SW, Rochester, WA 98579 Directions |
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| County | Thurston County, WA |
| Website | thurstoncountywa.gov |
| Hours | Tue, Sat-Sun: 9 am to 5 pm Closed New Year's Day, July 4, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. |
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| Who can use it | Residents only |
| Access | Public facility (residency rules may apply) |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Construction debris |
| Load cover | Loads must be covered or tied down |
| Payment | cash, check, debit card, Apple Pay, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: thurstoncountywa.gov, thurstoncountywa.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Thurston County
- County drop-off sites are for people who live in Thurston County and for Thurston County businesses. Loads must be covered and secured (RCW 46.61.655). All county drop-off locations are closed on New Year's Day, July 4, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Source
Before you go
- Tarp the load; uncovered loads often cost more at the gate.
- Tires, appliances with refrigerant and electronics often cost extra or go to a separate area.
- Keep your receipt; some sites need it for return visits or disputes.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Lewis County Central Transfer Station Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous waste
- Hours: Fri-Sun: 9 am to 5 pm Garbage, per cubic yard (1 cubic yard minimum): $21Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 7 am to 4:45 pm … Garbage, minimum (under 300 lbs): $21Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Mason County Transfer Station Transfer stationHours: 8 am to 5 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous waste
- Grays Harbor Central Transfer Station Transfer stationHours: Mon to Fri 8 am to 5 pm, Sat 8 am to 4 pm
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Lewis County Central Transfer Station Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous waste
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 7 am to 4:45 pm … Garbage, minimum (under 300 lbs): $21Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
More in Thurston County
All 10 drop-off sites in Thurston County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Washington
Frequently asked questions
Where is Rochester Drop-box Facility?
16500 Sargent Road SW, Rochester, WA 98579. Directions open in Google Maps on your phone or computer.
What can I drop off at Rochester Drop-box Facility?
Rochester Drop-box Facility is listed for household trash & bulky items and construction debris.
Can non-residents use Rochester Drop-box Facility?
No, it is for residents only.
How much does it cost to dump at Rochester Drop-box Facility?
Garbage, per cubic yard (1 cubic yard minimum): $21; Construction and demolition debris, per cubic yard: $35; Roofing debris, per cubic yard: $54; Card payment processing fee: $2.00. 2026 rates; the county lists higher rates for 2027.. Source checked October 2026.
When is Rochester Drop-box Facility open?
Tue, Sat-Sun: 9 am to 5 pm. Closed New Year's Day, July 4, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day..
What other transfer stations are near Rochester Drop-box Facility?
Lewis County Central Transfer Station in Centralia (11 mi), Rainier Drop-box Facility in Rainier (17 mi) and Thurston County Waste & Recovery Center in Lacey (20 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Rochester?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Lewis County Central Transfer Station, about 11 miles away.
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