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Thurston County details $20–22M reconfiguration of Waste & Recovery Center; South County expansion paused
Summary
Thurston County Public Works presented a status update on a planned reconfiguration of the Waste & Recovery Center, recommending a design‑build delivery and estimating $20–22 million for the work; expansion of South County transfer facilities is on hold pending completion of the primary site and available funding.
Thurston County Public Works presented a status update May 28 on major solid‑waste facility projects, including a proposed reconfiguration of the county’s Waste & Recovery Center and a paused plan to expand South County transfer capacity.
Public Works Director Karen Lees told the Board of County Commissioners the Waste & Recovery Center reconfiguration stems from a 2018 Solid Waste Facility Condition Master Plan and aims to reduce maintenance costs, improve customer access and safety, and add operational capacity. The county is recommending a design‑build delivery approach and seeks consultant and design‑build teams through a two‑step qualifications/proposal procurement process.
County staff said the basis of design (completed in 2024) separates residential and commercial traffic, adds a second transfer building with…
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