1. Survey

    Functions include but are not necessarily limited to:Survey - Responsible for all aspects of surveying for County roads and bridges.Maintain and update the County Control Network utilizing GlobalPositioning System (GPS) and conventional survey methods. Providesurvey support for all other County departments.Construction - Provide preliminary and construction surveying for all County road andbridge construction projects. Utilize survey personnel as project inspectors. Monument existing Right-of-Way center lines on theconstruction projects.


    Public Works - Sept. 16, 2021, 11:02 a.m.


  2. Visit the SWW Fair and play the Passport to Lewis County Public Services game!

    Saddle Up for the Southwest Washington Fair to play the Passport to Lewis County Public Service game! Here's how to play: Pick up a passport upon entry to the fair at the Guest Services Building (the information gazebo), answer questions at 12 Lewis County booths to get your passport stamped for daily prizes and grand prizes at the end of the fair! Visit the featured fair locations between 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. daily, answer the questions, and get your passport stamped. One completed passport per person, per day. Turn in completed daily passports at the Guest Services building (where …


    Solid Waste - Aug. 12, 2025, 9:57 a.m.


  3. Parks

    Parks & Recreation (lewiscountywa.gov) Updates For interest in individual or group volunteering at one of our parks or properties,please contact our Lewis County Parks & Recreation Office.By visiting our Parks & Recreation (lewiscountywa.gov) page or by calling (360) 740-1495. About the Parks Schaefer County Park14 acres-Located one mile north of Centralia (on Bucoda highway/State Route 507)- Picnicking, Skookumchuck River access, covered shelter, hiking, volleyball court, playground, fishing, horseshoe pits, group picnic area. Gates and restrooms open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Day use only. South County Regional Park43 acres-Located one-half mile south of Toledo off SR 505 (212 Ray …


    Sept. 24, 2025, 10:12 a.m.


  4. Surface Water / Utilities

    The Surface Water / Utilities Section is responsible for the following functions: Reviewing applications of proposed developments for concerns impacting Public Works. Determining that stormwater submittals meet requirements of local stormwater regulations. Addressing drainage of public roads and right-of-ways. Providing hydrologic and hydraulic assistance within Public Works, and to other departments and programs. Obtaining agency environmental permits for Public Works projects. Evaluating adequate stormwater management measures to meet specific local, state, and federal requirements. Administering consultant contracts for specific water management and environmental projects. Applying for grants to fund surface water management and environmental project.


    Public Works - May 5, 2009, 3:42 p.m.


  5. Medical Waste, Prescriptions, Sharps Disposal

    Medical WasteStericycle offers disposal services for sharps and other medical waste. See the web site for contact information.Sharps DisposalResidential sharps (needles and diabetic lancets) are both dangerous and a biological hazard. Proper management is required to prevent injury and the spread of disease. Please use an approved sharps container for needles and lancets. Containers of sharps from a RESIDENTIAL USER ONLY, 1 Gallon per residential customer per day limit may be safely disposed of at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station (look for the sharps disposal barrel near the entrance to the Hazo Hut) and the East Lewis County Transfer …


    Solid Waste - Feb. 4, 2016, 12:27 p.m.


  6. Daily prizes awarded as part of Passport game at SWW Fair!

    Saddle Up for the Southwest Washington Fair and play the Passport to Lewis County Public Service gme! Here's how to play: Pick up a passport upon entry to the fair at the Guest Services Building (the information gazebo), answer questions at 12 Lewis County booths to get your passport stamped for daily prizes and grand prizes at the end of the fair! Visit the featured fair locations between 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. daily, answer the questions, and get your passport stamped. One completed passport per person, per day. Turn in completed daily passports at the Guest Services building (where …


    Solid Waste - Aug. 12, 2025, 10 a.m.


  7. Final day to play Passport game at SWW Fair!

    Saddle Up for the final day of the Southwest Washington Fair and play the Passport to Lewis County Public Service game. Here's how to play: Pick up a passport upon entry to the fair at the Guest Services Building (the information gazebo), answer questions at 12 Lewis County booths to get your passport stamped for daily prizes and grand prizes at the end of the fair! Visit the featured fair locations between 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. daily, answer the questions, and get your passport stamped. One completed passport per person, per day. Turn in completed daily passports at the …


    Solid Waste - Aug. 12, 2025, 10:02 a.m.


  8. Scope of the Treasurer's Office

    Treasurer's Mission StatementAdopted July 22, 2024To protect the management of public funds that have been entrusted to our care, to serve our taxpayers with respect and professionalism, while providing fiscally conservative investment and debt management guidance to Lewis County and its junior taxing districts. We strive to be a trusted source for the management of financial resources to better protect taxpayers and local government taxing districts.The County Treasurer holds a key position of public trust in the financial affairs of local government. Acting as the "bank" for the county, school districts, fire districts, water districts and other units of local …


    Treasurer - Dec. 29, 2014, 9:05 a.m.


  9. Transfer Station Yard Waste Drop Off

    360-740-1451Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, WA 98531Map to Central Transfer StationMon.-Sat. 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; In-bound gates close at 5:15 p.m.Yard Waste: $100.00 per ton; $15.00 minimum for 300 pounds or less.Grass clippings, leaves, garden spoils and other yard debris that is not chippable.No noxious weeds. Here is a list of noxious weeds.Wood Debris: $100.00 per ton; $15.00 minimum for 300 pounds or less.Wood debris from yard or landscaping that can be ground up into chips.No treated wood or dimensional lumber.East Lewis County Transfer Station, 6745 US Hwy 12, Morton, WA 98356Mon.-Sat. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Yardwaste: $100.00 per ton; …


    Solid Waste - Jan. 23, 2021, 9:42 a.m.


  10. Public Works FAQ

    Do you pick up dead animals? Yes, but only if it is on the county right-of-way (road or ditch); not if it is on private property. Why can’t you just drain this swampy area so the road won’t get flooded? We have strict rules imposed on us by other departments such as Washington State Fish and Wildlife Department, Department of Ecology, and other State/Federal agencies. The problem must be related to a road. We cannot drain private land. Who do I call to get a ditch cleaned? The Area Supervisor can be contacted. Please call Public Works at (360)740-1123 to …


    Public Works - April 12, 2016, 1:18 p.m.