1. Recycle fluorescent lights accepted in Morton today (3/12)

    Residents may drop of household hazardous waste, including up to 15 compact fluorescent lights, for free from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the East Lewis County Transfer Station, 6745 U.S. Hwy 12, just east of Morton. Examples of household hazardous materials that can be dropped off are cleaners, lawn, garden, and pool chemicals. Businesses may not bring hazardous materials to the East Lewis County Transfer Station. For more information, please call 360-740-1221 or email swu@lewiscountywa.gov.


    Solid Waste - Jan. 9, 2026, 3:31 p.m.

  2. Sensitive document shredding service offered in Chehalis

    Residents may bring up to 5 bags or boxes or sensitive documents they would like to have shredded. This is a free community service. The shredded paper will be recycled at a paper recycling facility. The event will be offered from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. as part of the spring Repair & Sustainability Fair at the Chehalis Outfitters, 1757 N. National Ave., Chehalis, WA. Funded in part by a Local Solid Waste and Financial Assistance Grant from the Department of Ecology.


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 12:20 p.m.

  3. Document shredding available at Randle event today

    The LeMay Mobile Shredding truck will be at the Community Recycle Event at the Lewis County (Kiona) Road Shop, 8911 US Hwy 12, Randle May 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Residents may bring up to 5 bags or boxes or sensitive documents they would like to have shredded. This is a free community service. The shredded paper will be hauled to a paper recycling facility for processing. Funded in part by a Local Solid Waste Financial Assistance Grant from Department of Ecology.


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 12:22 p.m.

  4. Morton residents can drop off unwanted chemicals today

    Lewis County residents can drop off unwanted household chemicals, up to five gallons of used motor oil, aerosol (spray cans), and up to 15 burned out fluorescent light bulbs at Hazo Hut at the East Lewis County Transfer Station, 6745 US Hwy 12, Morton, today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. These are the limits for each household each day that the Hazo Hut is open. This time is reserved for residential customers only. Business customers must make an appointment by calling 360-740-1221 or emailing swu@lewiscountywa.gov.


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 11:09 a.m.

  5. Residential hazardous waste accepted in Morton today

    Lewis County residents can drop off unwanted household chemicals, up to five gallons of used motor oil, aerosol (spray cans), and up to 15 burned out fluorescent light bulbs at Hazo Hut at the East Lewis County Transfer Station, 6745 US Hwy 12, Morton, today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. These are the limits for each household each day that the Hazo Hut is open. This time is reserved for residential customers only. Business customers must make an appointment by calling 360-740-1221 or emailing swu@lewiscountywa.gov.


    Solid Waste - Jan. 2, 2026, 4:38 p.m.

  6. Building Permit Data

    Issued Building PermitsMarch 22, 2026March 15, 2026March 08, 2026March 01, 2026February 22, 2026February 15, 2026February 08, 2026February 01, 2026January 25, 2026January 18, 2026January 11, 2026January 04, 202612/28-01/0312/21-12/2712/14-12/2012/07-12/1311/30-12/0611/23-11/2911/16-11/2211/09-11/1511/02 - 11/0810/26 - 11/01October 2025September 2025August 2025July 2025June 2025May 2025April 2025March 2025February 2025January 2025


    Community Development - Nov. 12, 2025, 3:14 p.m.

  7. Wheeled All-Terrain Vehicles (WATVs) on County Roads

    Wheeled All-Terrain Vehicles (WATVs) on County Roads The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved Ordinance 1286 on June 4, 2018 in accordance with Chapter 46.09 RCW allowing the operation of WATVs on certain unincorporated county roads with posted speed limits of 35 MPH or less. Ordinance 1286 became effective upon ratification by the BOCC. • Text of Ordinance 1286 & Chapter 10.40 of Lewis County Code • Map of County roads where you may legally operate a WATV, subject to all Washington State registration and licensing requirements, and equipment laws. • List of County roads designated for WATV …


    Public Works - June 6, 2018, 8:06 a.m.

  8. Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory Committee meets today (10/8)

    The Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) meets at 1:00 p.m. the second Wednesday of every other month in the new Lewis County Public Works Building, 57 W. Main St., Chehalis, WA 98532. If a regularly scheduled meeting lands on a holiday, the chairperson may elect to cancel the meeting or members may vote to meet on an alternate date.Meetings are open to the public, and also offered online via Zoom. Here is a link to the Lewis County SWAC page, where you can find information on meeting agendas, packets, and minutes. Please contact the Lewis County Solid Waste …


    Solid Waste - June 9, 2025, 11:09 a.m.

  9. Vader hosts 5th annual Chips for Trails Event

    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 25. 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 6 inches in diameter. No trash, leaves, building materials or plastic bags will be accepted. …


    Solid Waste - Feb. 9, 2026, 1:35 p.m.

  10. Prosecutor

    Blake Review Form(Simple Possession Charges)Click here for form. About Contact The Prosecuting Attorney is the chief legal officer for Lewis County. The primary mission of a Prosecuting Attorney is to enforce criminal laws and work for the victims of crime. more » Prosecutor Law & Justice Center, 2nd Floor 345 West Main Street Chehalis, WA, 98532 (360) 740-1240 Contact the Prosecutor Prosecutor's Office Calendars Felony Daily Docket 04-03-2026 Prosecutor | April 03, 2026 District Court Daily Docket 04-03-2026 Prosecutor | April 03, 2026 District Court Daily Docket 04-02-2026 Prosecutor | April 02, 2026 Felony Daily Docket 04-02-2026 Prosecutor | April …


    Prosecutor - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.