1. Reed Canary Grass

    Phalaris arundinacea Reed Canarygrass - A highly variable perennial plant, with rhizomes. Grows 3-6 feet in height.Leaves: Leaf blades are flat and smooth. The leaf has a wide connecting point to the stem.Flowers: Flowers bloom from June-July. Densely clustered flowers in panicles. 3 florets per spikelet and only one fertile spikelet. Flowers start out green-purple and change to tan/brown overtime.Habitat: Usually grows where ground is at least somewhat saturated during growing season. Habitats include: roadside ditches, river dikes, shallow marshes, wetlands, and meadows.Weed Classification: CWhy is it a Noxious Weed?A major threat to wetlands due to its aggressive nature. It …


    Weed Control - Oct. 6, 2022, 9:33 a.m.

  2. Passing of K-9 Axel

    We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of LCSO K-9 Axel, who served our community from February 2013 until his retirement in August of 2021.Over the course of his career, K-9 Axel and his handler, now-Chief Rick Van Wyck, are credited with the successful capture of 39 suspects and the location of 117 articles of evidence and/or stolen property, as well as the discovery of 397.3 pounds of street drugs and over 1,600 Oxycodone pills, with a total value of over four million dollars.K-9 Axel passed away at home peacefully while surrounded by the Van Wyck family, on August …


    Sheriff - Aug. 14, 2024, 8:43 a.m.

  3. Tire Recycling Event in Centralia

    Lewis County residents may recycle up to 15 passenger or light truck tires that are on or off the rim at this event in Centralia. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 25 and March 26 in the vacant lot at the corner of N. Pearl St. and W. Maple St. The event is for Lewis County residents only. Please be prepared to show ID, and unload your own tires. For more information, please contact 360-740-1451 or email swu@lewiscountywa.gov. The event is co-sponsored by Lewis County Department of Public Works Solid Waste Utility Division, the …


    Solid Waste - March 18, 2022, 4:13 p.m.

  4. Tire Recycling Event in Centralia

    Lewis County residents may recycle up to 15 passenger or light truck tires that are on or off the rim at this event in Centralia. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 25 and March 26 in the vacant lot at the corner of N. Pearl St. and W. Maple St. The event is for Lewis County residents only. Please be prepared to show ID, and unload your own tires. For more information, please contact 360-740-1451 or email swu@lewiscountywa.gov. The event is co-sponsored by Lewis County Department of Public Works Solid Waste Utility Division, the …


    Solid Waste - March 18, 2022, 4:14 p.m.

  5. Community Chipping Event at McMurphy Park in Vader

    The Annual Chips for Trails event will take place at McMurphy Park off Annonen Road in Vader in celebration of Earth Day from 10 am. to 3 p.m. April 27. The Vader Parks Board, volunteers and city staff will be collecting branches and brush for chipping during this time. The material will be chipped up and spread onto trails of the Vader park. During the event, Lewis County residents are permitted to drop off brush and branches to be chipped that are no larger than 5 inches in diameter. No trash, leaves, building materials or plastic bags will be accepted. …


    Solid Waste - March 18, 2024, 4:47 p.m.

  6. Hazo Hut is open the third Saturday of each month

    Lewis County residents can drop off aerosol (spray) cans, unwanted household chemicals, up to five gallons of used motor oil, and up to 10 burned out fluorescent light bulbs at Hazo Hut at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. These are the limits for each household each day that the Hazo Hut is open. The following dates and times are reserved for residential customers only: every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the first and third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. …


    Solid Waste - June 9, 2025, 10:54 a.m.

  7. Each residential customer can drop off 5 gallons of motor oil at Hazo Hut

    Lewis County residents can drop off unwanted household chemicals, up to five gallons of used motor oil, and up to 10 burned out fluorescent light bulbs at Hazo Hut at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. These are the limits for each household each day that the Hazo Hut is open. The following dates and times are reserved for residential customers only: every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the first and third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Business customers must …


    Solid Waste - July 1, 2025, 10:43 a.m.

  8. Hazo Hut is open every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

    Lewis County residents can drop off unwanted household chemicals, up to five gallons of used motor oil, and up to 10 burned out fluorescent light bulbs at Hazo Hut at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. These are the limits for each household each day that the Hazo Hut is open. The following dates and times are reserved for residential customers only: every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the first and third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Business customers must …


    Solid Waste - July 1, 2025, 10:51 a.m.

  9. Residents can visit Hazo Hut on the first Sat. of each month

    Lewis County residents can drop off unwanted household chemicals, up to five gallons of used motor oil, and up to 10 burned out fluorescent light bulbs at Hazo Hut at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. These are the limits for each household each day that the Hazo Hut is open. The following dates and times are reserved for residential customers only: every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the first and third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Business customers must …


    Solid Waste - Sept. 2, 2025, 4:11 p.m.

  10. Hazo Hut can accept residential drop off on the third Sat. of the month

    Lewis County residents can drop off unwanted household chemicals, up to five gallons of used motor oil, and up to 10 burned out fluorescent light bulbs at Hazo Hut at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. These are the limits for each household each day that the Hazo Hut is open. The following dates and times are reserved for residential customers only: every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the first and third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Business customers must …


    Solid Waste - Sept. 2, 2025, 4:37 p.m.