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Thurston County solid‑waste staff outline recycling, compost and reuse plans and set May 16 compost giveaway
Summary
At the April 2 Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting Thurston County public‑works staff reviewed recycling and outreach initiatives including a countywide organics/recycling mailer, fix‑it fairs, a bike‑rescue pilot and a compost giveaway set for May 16 at the Thurston County Fairgrounds.
Thurston County public‑works recycling staff on April 2 told the Solid Waste Advisory Committee they are expanding outreach and events while managing staffing gaps.
Public‑works lead Rob Putner summarized program work including an eight‑event community presentation series, ongoing mailed recycling/organics guides sent to roughly 34,000 residential households, and a third annual compost giveaway scheduled for Saturday, May 16 at the Thurston County Fairgrounds. "We outgrew our previous location," Putner said, adding the county doubled the amount of compost this year and will accept up to a half cubic yard per vehicle; the donated material will be delivered…
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