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Curbside Recycling is Available to All Lewis County Residents
Curbside recycling is a program in which customers pay for a 96-gallon tote to be picked up every two weeks. LeMay, a division of Waste Connections, offers this service. LeMay's phone number is 360-736-4769.The following items can be included in curbside recycling containers:***Please make sure all containers are empty, clean, and dry.***NewspaperMagazinesCorrugated CardboardOffice PaperSchool PaperJunk MailTin CansAluminum CansPlastic BottlesPlastic JugsPlastic dairy cupsCurbside Recycling East of Morton:The Lewis County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) approved a measure in 2023 that expands curbside recycling to residents living east of Morton. The hauler providing this service, LeMay, a division of Waste Connections, is currently …
Solid Waste - July 8, 2022, 10:28 a.m.
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List of Licensed Professionals
Any Professional Engineer or Licensed Hydrogeologist in the State of Washington may be hired to complete water system designs or reduced sanitary control area justifications in Lewis County.This list contains the names of those professionals who have indicated they would like to be listed on the Lewis County web page.Guidance for how to Hire a Licensed Professional
Environmental Health - Jan. 19, 2021, 1:17 p.m.
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Weed Control Contractors
There are several contractors and vendors available for hire within Lewis County that are qualified to work with landowners to control noxious and invasive weeds. What we provide here is not a comprehensive list, but a great place to start. A printer-friendly version is available here: Vendors.Chemical Control (Commercial Applicators)Washington Vegetation Management Services, LLC. (360) 304-9826 Notes: Only does herbicide application, mostly broadcast with tractor but also does backpack spraying. Has aquatic pesticide endorsement. Based out of Cinebar, WA.Wolbert's Landscape Management (360) 736-7214 office / (360) 259-6752 cell Notes: Only does herbicide application, mostly broadcast with tractor but also does …
Weed Control - Dec. 3, 2019, 1:14 p.m.
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Group B
These are water supplies that serve 2 to 14 service connections and fewer than 25 people per day or 25 or more people per day for less than 60 days per year. Group B systems are regulated by Lewis County Public Health & Social Services under Lewis County Code 8.55.If your project requires a Professional Engineer or Licensed Hydrogeologist, see the "How to Hire an Licensed Professional" on our "List of Licensed Professionals" page.For more information on obtaining Group B design approval, see our "Resources and forms for Professional Engineers and Licensed Hydrogeologists" page.APPLICATIONS AND PERMITSWAN (Water Availability Notice)Who needs …
Environmental Health - Jan. 19, 2021, 12:53 p.m.
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Adopt-A-Road Program
Let’s keep Lewis County clean!The Lewis County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Utility Adopt-A-Road Program is now available for for community groups or like-minded friends and neighbors to pick up litter along county roads. This program was approved by Lewis County Commissioners in mid-August, and is now ready to get Lewis County residents, businesses and community groups signed up to keep our road clean. Organizations and individuals can submit an application to adopt a section of road to clean at least four times a year, or sign up for a one-time clean up of community, neighborhood, or park.Once an …
Solid Waste - April 5, 2019, 4:36 p.m.
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Adopt-A-Road Program
Let’s keep Lewis County clean!The Lewis County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Utility Adopt-A-Road Program is now available for for community groups or like-minded friends and neighbors to pick up litter along county roads. This program was approved by Lewis County Commissioners in mid-August, and is now ready to get Lewis County residents, businesses and community groups signed up to keep our road clean. Organizations and individuals can submit an application to adopt a section of road to clean at least four times a year, or sign up for a one-time clean up of community, neighborhood, or park.Once an …
Solid Waste - April 5, 2019, 4:36 p.m.
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County seeks Public Defense attorneys for Superior, District and Juvenile Courts
CHEHALIS, WA – The Lewis County Public Defense Office is currently accepting applications from qualified attorneys to provide public defense services for individuals who are financially unable to retain private counsel. Openings are available for Public Defenders and Conflict Attorneys in Lewis County Superior Court, District Court, and Juvenile Court.Lewis County Public Defense provides legal representation in felony and misdemeanor criminal, probation violation, and juvenile offender cases for individuals who meet the financial eligibility requirements under RCW 10.101. Attorneys appointed through this program play a vital role in ensuring the constitutional rights of indigent defendants are protected.Positions availablePublic Defenders: Represent …
Public Defense - Aug. 25, 2025, 4:29 p.m.
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Morton kicks off 2026 Repair & Sustainability Fairs
Repair & Sustainability Fair: East End Edition: The WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter (MRC) volunteers are partnering with the Morton Senior Center, the Lewis County Solid Waste Utility and community volunteers to host the first Repair & Sustainability Fair in 2026. This event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 14 at the Morton Senior Center, 103 Westlake Ave., Morton, WA 98356.If you have something around your home that needs to be fixed, don't throw it out and bury it in the landfill forever. Bring it to this event. Volunteers will be on hand to do …
Solid Waste - Feb. 6, 2026, 1:40 p.m.
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Things To Remember When Calling 911
WHEN TO CALL 9-1-1 9-1-1 is for police, fire, or medical emergencies when immediate action is required:someone’s health, safety or property is in jeopardy or a crime is in progress. Examples of EMERGENCIESRobbery in ProgressFireInjury Vehicle AccidentExamples of NON-EMERGENCIESStolen BicycleVehicle Break-InNoise Complaint If you need police assistance that is not of an emergency nature (for example, your situation is a valid police matter but does not require immediate attention), please use your local 10-digit non-emergency numbers.Lewis County's Non-Emergency Number: 360-740-1105 Tips for calling 911Provide your address fully and clearly to include your unit or apartment number. You should know what …
911 Communications - March 27, 2012, 12:57 p.m.
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Passport Applications
The Lewis County Clerk's Office is authorized by the U.S. Department of State to accept passport applications. Passport applications may be submitted, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Friday.We will attempt to process passport applications for everyone that comes into the office during the hours listed above, but the Clerk's statutory duties take precedence. Due to staffing demands and the increased volume of passport applicants we may not be able to process all applications even for those individuals that arrive during the posted hours.To obtain a passport application, visit the Lewis …
Clerk - April 30, 2015, 2:24 p.m.