Thurston County staff preview solid-waste budget, rate increases and capital projects

Jan 5, 2026

Public Works presented a multi-year solid-waste budget showing projected revenues of roughly $30M–$40M and an aggregate proposed rate increase of about 13.5% for 2026 and another 13.5% for 2027; capital work includes compactor replacement, site reconfiguration and a planned progressive design-build delivery.

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Rose Vander Schagen, who leads the finance and procurement work group in Thurston County Public Works, presented the county solid-waste revenue and six-year financial plan to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee.

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