Public Works proposes code changes to accelerate delinquent solid-waste penalties and halt disposal for long-overdue accounts

Sep 9, 2025

Thurston County Public Works told commissioners it will ask the board to set a public hearing on Oct. 21 to consider changes to county code 15.14 that would reduce the delinquent penalty assessment date from 60 to 30 days and shorten the threshold for suspension of disposal from 90 to 60 days.

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Thurston County Public Works on Tuesday proposed code updates intended to reduce the county’s financial risk from unpaid solid‑waste service charges and to accelerate collection practices.

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