Scrap Metal Recycling in Lacey, WA
Separated scrap metal is recycled at the WARC at the garbage rate, and Sutter Metals on Carpenter Road NE takes scrap metal.
See all 3 optionsChecked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
Before you go
- Ask whether items must be mostly metal and free of refrigerant, fuel or oil.
- Check whether the operator pays for metal or charges a fee.
Washington rules
- Local governments in Washington must plan for moderate risk waste (household hazardous waste plus small-business hazardous waste) in their area. Source: Ecology: Moderate risk waste (opens in new tab)
- State law allows MRW in municipal garbage, but many local governments collect it separately and some ban it from regular garbage; check local rules first. Source: Ecology: Moderate risk waste (opens in new tab)
More Washington rules (3)
- Ecology says to learn what can legally go in the garbage in your area and whether your jurisdiction has an MRW facility. Source: Ecology: Moderate risk waste (opens in new tab)
- Ecology points to MRW facilities, events and take-back programs such as E-Cycle Washington, PaintCare, LightRecycle and Safe Medication Return. Source: Ecology: Moderate risk waste (opens in new tab)
- Ecology keeps a county-by-county list of moderate risk waste disposal sites and services. Source: Ecology: Find a moderate risk waste disposal site (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (11)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Waste and Recovery Center (WARC) (opens in new tab) · Thurston County Public Works
- WARC: 2420 Hogum Bay Road NE, Lacey, WA 98516; Mon–Fri 7 am–4:45 pm, Sat–Sun 8 am–4:45 pm. Checked October 26, 2026.
- County solid waste facilities are intended for Thurston County residents and businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Garbage (rates and accepted materials) (opens in new tab) · Thurston County Public Works
- Garbage: $21 minimum (under 300 lb), $136 per ton prorated. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Separated scrap metal is recycled at the WARC at the regular garbage rate. Checked October 26, 2026.
- HazoHouse Acceptance for Residential Waste (opens in new tab) · Thurston County Public Works
- HazoHouse accepts household hazardous waste from Thurston County residents for free, in containers of 5 gallons or less. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Saturday Drop-off Site (closed) – FAQ and alternatives (opens in new tab) · City of Olympia Public Works
- Olympia lists Sutter Metals, 109 Carpenter Rd NE, Lacey, WA 98516, for scrap metal. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Ecology: Moderate risk waste (opens in new tab) · Washington State Department of Ecology
- Local governments in Washington must plan for moderate risk waste (household hazardous waste plus small-business hazardous waste) in their area. Checked October 26, 2026.
- State law allows MRW in municipal garbage, but many local governments collect it separately and some ban it from regular garbage; check local rules first. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Ecology says to learn what can legally go in the garbage in your area and whether your jurisdiction has an MRW facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Ecology points to MRW facilities, events and take-back programs such as E-Cycle Washington, PaintCare, LightRecycle and Safe Medication Return. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Ecology: Find a moderate risk waste disposal site (opens in new tab) · Washington State Department of Ecology
- Ecology keeps a county-by-county list of moderate risk waste disposal sites and services. Checked October 26, 2026.
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