1. March Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day in Morton

    Residents may drop of household hazardous waste for free from 10 a.m. to 3 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.


    Solid Waste - Jan. 20, 2023, 1:01 p.m.

  2. April Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day in Morton

    Residents may drop of household hazardous waste for free from 10 a.m. to 3 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.


    Solid Waste - Jan. 20, 2023, 1:02 p.m.

  3. June Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day in Morton

    Residents may drop of household hazardous waste for free from 10 a.m. to 3 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.


    Solid Waste - Jan. 20, 2023, 1:04 p.m.

  4. District 1

    Sean D. SwopeCounty Commissioner, District 1Term 1: January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024Term 2: January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2028Commissioner Sean Swope is dedicated to public safety, employment opportunities and generating economic growth. Informed by his previous business experience, Commissioner Swope feels that strategic evaluation and collaboration – along with innovation and incorporation of new technologies – can collectively strengthen Lewis County’s economy to benefit all citizens.A champion of accountability and responsible government expenditures, Commissioner Swope promotes supportive services for veterans, seniors and low-income citizens and advocates for the freedom and liberty of all Lewis County residents.He stands …


    Commissioners - March 11, 2016, 1:43 p.m.

  5. Water Laboratory

    Lab Operating Schedule Change effective September 1, 2025Beginning Monday, September 1, the Lewis County Public Health & Social Services water laboratory will operate on a new schedule. The lab will be open weekdays during the first and second full weeks of each month.The lab will be open the following weeks:September 1 and 8October 6 and 13November 3 and 10December 1 and 8Coliform (bacteria) Water Testing for Flood-Impacted WellsDecember 15, 2025 – January 14, 2026Lewis County Public Health & Social Services is offering no-cost coliform (bacteria) testing for flood-impacted private wells and small water systems in the Randle and Packwood area.Test …


    Environmental Health - March 31, 2016, 8:23 a.m.

  6. Asbestos Disposal

    Before removing ANY asbestos material, please contact the Southwest Washington Air Pollution Control Authority. Here is additional information on safe handling of asbestos from astestos.com.For more information please call the office at 360-740-1451. The staff will assist you. Lewis County Solid Waste Services accepts asbestos at the Central Transfer Station located at 1411 South Tower Avenue in Centralia.Anyone wishing to dispose of asbestos at the Central Transfer Station must have an appointment made at least 24 hours in advance. Please call the Solid Waste Services operations supervisor at 360-740-1130 to make your appointment.Fees for asbestos disposal: $150.00 per tonMinimum fee: …


    Solid Waste - Jan. 28, 2014, 12:07 p.m.

  7. Call For Bids - Fairground Maintenance Building Construction

    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Lewis County, will open sealed proposals and publicly read them aloud on or after 9:00 a.m. on October 1st, 2013, at the Lewis County Courthouse, Chehalis, Washington, for the Fairgrounds Maintenance and Storage Building Project #30-1304. Sealed bids must be delivered before 3:00pm on September 30th. For details, Download the official Notice Download the Bid Report (10/1/13)


    Commissioners - Oct. 1, 2013, 10:29 a.m.

  8. Covid - Masking Strongly Encouraged 7/11/22

    Counsel/Participants/Staff:As you may have heard on the news, Lewis County is one of several counties in Washington State considered high-risk for Covid-19. The CDC recommends people wear masks in indoor public spaces when the rating is listed as high. As a measure prior to suspending jury trials once again, the Lewis County Superior Court Judges are strongly encouraging masking in Superior Court effective Monday, July 11, 2022. The rating may fluctuate from county to county and day to day so the court will make adjustments as needed to this recommendation. If the juror Covid-19 infection rate increases, we may need …


    Superior Court - July 7, 2022, 4:04 p.m.

  9. Lewis County transfer stations open on Memorial Day

    Lewis County transfer stations in Centralia and Morton are open regular hours on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30. Centralia is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Morton is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please remember that both facilities close their gates 15 minutes before facility closure. The Administration Office at the Centralia site, however, is closed on Memorial Day. It will resume regular hours on Tuesday, May 31.


    Solid Waste - May 26, 2022, 8:13 p.m.

  10. July Hazardous Waste Day in Morton

    Residents may drop of household hazardous waste for free from 10 a.m. to 3 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 - May 31, 2023, 4 p.m.