1. Solid Waste FAQ

    What are the hours of the transfer station? The Centralia transfer station is open Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with the inbound gates closing promptly at 5:15 p.m.The Morton transfer station is open Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Both sites are closed all major holidays. What items can I recycle for free at the transfer stations in Centralia and Morton? You need to separate your recycling into the following categories:Metal: Includes scrap metal, pots and pans, aluminum cans, tin cansPaper: Includes newspapers, magazines, office/school paper, mail, paper boxes and bags, paperback books. Please …


    Solid Waste - April 12, 2016, 1:20 p.m.

  2. Volunteer roundup: Law and Justice, Veterans, Solid Waste, Water Conservancy Board

    The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is looking for volunteers interested in filling vacancies on several of its boards and committees, including the following:Lewis County Law and Justice CouncilVeterans Advisory Board (VAB)Solid Waste Advisory BoardIndividuals interested in any of these positions should submit an application and a letter of interest in one of the following three ways:By mail at 351 N.W. North St., Chehalis, WA 98532.Via email at committees@lewiscountywa.gov (include the committee name in the subject).In person at the Commissioners’ Office in Room 210 of the Historic Courthouse at 351 N.W. North St. in Chehalis.To applyFor an application, …


    Commissioners - March 31, 2026, 5:13 p.m.

  3. Scrap Metal Recycling Event near Vader and Winlock today

    Lewis County residents may recycle scrap metal and household appliances for free at the old solid waste drop box at 1105 Winlock-Vader Road from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 7 at a special recycling event organized by the City of Vader and Lewis County Solid Waste Utility. Household appliances accepted in the recycling containers at the event include washers, dryers, hot water heaters, stoves/ranges, and dish washers. Please set refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioning units aside in a designated area at the event. Please make sure all appliances recycled are free of garbage and debris. This event is for …


    Solid Waste - April 8, 2025, 12:55 p.m.

  4. About Lewis County Solid Waste Utility

    The Lewis County Solid Waste Utility is a division of the Lewis County Department of Public Works. It operates transfer stations in Centralia and Morton, where all garbage collected in Lewis County gets dropped off and consolidated in containers to be hauled to a large landfill in Cowlitz County.LeMay is the hauler that collects curbside garbage as well as refuse from businesses, and brings it to one of the transfer stations. Information about LeMay can be found at this link www.lemayinc.com or by calling 360-736-4769. LeMay also offers curbside recycling services countywide, and curbside organics pickup for most of Lewis …


    Solid Waste - Nov. 20, 2024, 1:02 p.m.

  5. E-Cycle Waste: Computers & Televisions

    Pay to Recycle at Lewis County Central Transfer Station in Centralia, 1411 S. Tower Avenue or the East Lewis County Transfer Station, 6745 US Hwy 12, MortonPlease pay at the scale house prior to dropping off. Fee depends on type:$25 each Computers & TVs$6.00 each CPUs$31.00 each LaptopsDrop off for free at at E-Cycle Washington sites in Lewis County:At E-Cycle Washington locations, you can drop off computer monitors, CPUs, laptops, and e-readers for free recycling.Goodwill, 519 Harrison Ave., Centralia. 360-736-3828Tiger Mountain Technologies, 208 Second St., Morton. 360-496-6161Click here for a link to E-Cycle Washington, where you can find Lewis County …


    Solid Waste - Dec. 2, 2024, 4:42 p.m.

  6. Solid Waste / Hazardous Program

    Medication Drop Box Program Known Toxic Sites Tire Recycling Events Exempt & Permitted Sites The Solid and Hazardous Waste Program is a division of Lewis County Environmental Health. Our duties include permitting of waste sites, incinerators, demolition sites, and landfill permits. We also resolve potential public health issues relating to solid and hazardous wastes.For issues such as hulk vehicles, leaking septics, solid waste build-up, or other potential violations, visit Lewis County Code Compliance.If you are looking for information on solid and hazardous waste planning, education, and collection, visit Lewis County Solid Waste Utilities.For more information on Solid and Hazardous Waste …


    Environmental Health - Oct. 23, 2014, 1:58 p.m.

  7. Transfer Stations: Rates & Accepted Materials

    Municipal Solid Waste (garbage): $120 per ton ($20.00 minimum for 340 pounds or less). A 3.6 percent refuse tax is added to each transaction. The fees are rounded using standard rounding rules. Municipal solid waste/garbage includes all household trash, business waste, mattresses, couches, furniture, noxious weeds, construction/demolition debris, etc. Loads of garbage cannot include ammunition, hazardous waste or liquid waste.Stumps/Trees/Branches: $100.00 per ton ($15.00 minimum for 300 pounds or less). The fees are rounded using standard rounding rules.Grass Clippings/Leaves: Lawn clippings, garden spoils, leaves or yard trimmings: $100.00 per ton ($15.00 minimum for 300 pounds or less). The fees are …


    Solid Waste - March 11, 2016, 4:04 p.m.

  8. Home Services

    Assessor's Office All data for looking up information is online:parcels.lewiscountywa.govhttps://maps.lewiscountywa.gov/topic/assessor-parcel-maps/Excise Affidavit and Deed:You can file an excise affidavit and deed through a title company at SimpliFile.We are encouraging first time filers to wait later in the year for Senior/Disabled Exemptions as they are not due until December 31st.Personal Property can be filed on-line or by mail by April 30th:Mailing Address:Lewis County Assessor351 NW North StChehalis, WA, 98532All other business can be handled by phone: (360) 740-1392 Auditor’s Office Vehicle Licensing –Vehicle and Vessel tab renewals can be renewed online at: https://DOL.WA.GOVReports of Sale can be completed online at: https://www.dol.wa.gov/vehicleregistration/transfertitle.htmlLand Records …


    Central Services - March 16, 2020, 10:31 a.m.

  9. Tire Recycling Events

    When grant funding becomes available, Lewis County Code Enforcement and Lewis County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Utility Division partner to hold tire recycling events.At these events, passenger and light truck tires will be accepted for free, and the tires can be on or off the rim. Please do not bring tires from businesses, semi-trucks or heavy equipment, as the county is unable to accept them.While there are no special recycling events currently scheduled, Lewis County Transfer Stations in Centralia and Morton do recycle many types of tires for a fee.For more information, please call the Solid Waste Utility …


    Environmental Health - April 29, 2020, 11:17 a.m.

  10. Recycling in Lewis County

    Recycling Information by Item Curbside Recycling Is Now Available County-Wide Community Recycle Events, Programs & Workshops Transfer Station Recycling: Free to Drop Off Transfer Station Recycling: Pay to Drop Off Community Glass Recycling Boxes Other Recycling Options


    Solid Waste - Sept. 11, 2015, 3:29 p.m.