Residential organics collection is available for City of Olympia customers. You are provided a cart for your grass, leaves, tree limbs, all food waste and food-soiled paper.
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We Now Take Organics: We now take organics with your yard waste. To learn more about this progam, visit our Organics and Yard Waste basics page or view our organics video online. We have information available on:
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Yard Waste Drop-off Site: The City's Yard Waste Drop-off site opened on March 1, 2008. Learn about rates and fees and what we can and cannot take.
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To Sign Up for Service: Call (360) 753-8368, option 1.
- A 35- or 95-gallon cart is $7.72 a month.
- You can order more than one; each additional cart is $7.72 per month.
- We deliver your cart and a copy of your pick-up schedule.
- Just fill your cart and put it out by 6:00 a.m. on your pick-up day.
To Cancel Service: You can cancel service at any time. Just call (360) 753-8368, option 1. Please note that there is a $25.00 re-delivery fee if you cancel and then resume service within 12 months.
Home Composting Bins: Learn about the variety of options available for home composting bins.
Backyard Composting of Food Waste: Learn tips and methods for composting food waste in your backyard.
Neighborhood Wood Chipping: Learn how to chip woody debris into chips for your yard.
Pick-up Schedule: Not sure if it's garbage or recycling week? Visit our Pick-up Schedule online.
Need More Information about Public Works Programs & Services? Contact the Public Works office.
- Physical Address: 924 7th Ave. SE, Suite A
- Mailing Address: PO Box 1967, Olympia, WA 98507
- Download printer-friendly (PDF) directions to our office
- Hours: M - F from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except City-recognized holidays)
- Phone: (360) 753-8588
- TTY: (360) 753-8270
- Email: Public Works