Outdoor Burning
Thurston County Outdoor Burning
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Outdoor residential yard waste and all land clearing burns in unincorporated areas of Thurston County are ALLOWED as of October 15, 2026.
Olympic Region Clean Air Agency (ORCAA) encourages residents to seek reasonable alternatives to burning when feasible.
- Curb-side pickup service for yard waste material exists throughout most of Thurston County. Contact Thurston County Solid Waste.
- Composting turns your yard waste into a great soil additive, at NO COST.
- Chipping woody materials create an effective ground cover that blocks weed growth and improves drainage.
- Dropping off yard waste at composting facilities and transfer stations is easy and cost-effective.
- Residents who do burn must remember that they may ONLY burn natural vegetation gathered on site.