1. Visit us at Centralia College during Earth Week!

    Earth Day was yesterday, April 22, but we are still celebrating this week! The Lewis County Solid Waste Utility and the WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter Volunteers will host information booths in the TransAlta Commons today in honor of Earth Day. Stop by to learn about both organization's programs to help you reduce waste, recycle more, compost, clean up litter, and make Lewis County a great place to live. Let's work together to do our part to help create a better future. If you are looking for ways to get involved in improving Lewis County's environment, please visit www.lewiscountywa.gov/recycle


    Solid Waste - April 18, 2025, 9:44 a.m.


  2. Residents can bring in sensitive documents for shredding

    The LeMay Mobile Shredding truck will be at the WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter (MRC) Volunteers' Christmas Tree Recycling Event in the parking lot before you enter the Lewis County transfer station in Centralia at 1411 S. Tower Ave. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 3, 2026. Residential customers may bring up to 3 bags or boxes of sensitive documents they would like to have shredded. There is no charge for this service, but the MRC Volunteers are accepting donations to support their community education and outreach programs. The shredded paper will be recycled at a paper recycling …


    Solid Waste - Nov. 18, 2025, 12:19 p.m.


  3. Glass

    There are four drop-off locations to recycle glass bottles and jars in Lewis County. Here are the rules:Glass bottles and jars onlyGlass bottles and jars may be mixed by colors. They do not need to be separated.Please empty, clean, and dry containers--Labels are OKThrow away lidsNo window glass, automotive glass, ceramics, drinking glasses or mirrorsHere are the locations:Forest Grange3397 Jackson HighwayChehalis, WA 98532Pe Ell Utility Shop1101 N. First St.Pe Ell, WA 98572Lewis County CentralSolid Waste Transfer Station1411 S. Tower Ave.Centralia, WA 98531East Lewis CountyTransfer Station6745 U.S. Hwy 12Morton, WA 98356


    Solid Waste - Dec. 2, 2024, 4:42 p.m.


  4. Social Services

    Social Services works to ensure service delivery systems in Lewis County that maximize individual potential while promoting choice, accessibility, opportunity and full participation in all aspects of Lewis County life.Social Services coordinates funding and leads projects that address:Behavioral Health and substance use disorder treatmentEmployment programs for adults with Developmental DisabilitiesRecreation Programs for adults with Developmental DisabilitiesHousing ProgramsSubstance abuse prevention Contact Information Behavioral Health and Opioid Prevention ProgramsCaroline GaribaySocial Services Supervisor Phone: 360-740-1167Email: caroline.garibay@lewiscountywa.govDevelopmental Disabilities ProgramSara SonsCommunity Health Services Contract CoordinatorPhone: 360-740-1418Email: sara.sons@lewiscountywa.govHousing ProgramKirstine WardCommunity Outreach Worker SeniorPhone: (360) 740-1284Email: kirstine.ward@lewiscountywa.gov


    Public Health - Oct. 13, 2014, 4:08 p.m.


  5. 2021 Budget

    Lewis County 2021 Budget Preliminary Budget MessagePrelim Budget Presentation FINAL BUDGET as of 12-7-2020Resolution REVENUE:Revenue Summary Reports - All FundsRevenue Detail - All FundsRevenue Detail General Fund Only EXPENDITURES:Expenditure Summary Reports - All FundsExpenditure Detail - General FundExpenditures Detail - All FundsFINAL TAX RESOLUTIONSSubstantial Need2021 Levies for General and Road FundsSummary ReportsGeneral Fund | By Department - 2021 Preliminary Revenue Estimates - SummaryGeneral Fund | By Department - 2021 Preliminary Exp. SummaryRevenue ReportsAll Funds | By Department/Fund - 2021 Preliminary Revenue Estimates - SummaryAll Funds | By Department/Fund - 2021 Preliminary Revenue Estimates- DetailExpenditure ReportsAll Funds | By Department/Fund - …


    Budget - Oct. 8, 2020, 9:43 a.m.


  6. Building Inspections

    New online permitting software is live! SmartGov allows the public to submit permit applications and monitor their status through an online portal.Building inspections requests will be processed through our new SmartGov portal ONLY. Please visit the SmartGov portal and create an account to request your inspection.Click HERE to view training for SmartGov. Daily Building InspectionsClick to view the list of locations being inspected today. This list is updated daily by 9:30am.Request an InspectionClick to request an inspection.* Please note that the cutoff time to get an inspection on the day you request is 6:30 am. If we received your request …


    Community Development - April 25, 2023, 4:42 p.m.


  7. Lewis County Alert

    Sign up for notifications HERE. (Existing users can login to change their preferences)Lewis County Alert is the County’s official Emergency Alert & Notification System for life-threatening situations and critical emergencies. This system is used to quickly deliver urgent information when immediate action may be needed, including alerts related to police and fire activity, severe weather, evacuations, public health threats, and other safety emergencies impacting Lewis County.Registration is simple and free, and you choose how you want to receive alerts—by text message, email, or phone call. Getting signed up ensures you receive time-sensitive information directly, helping you make informed decisions during …


    Emergency Management - April 5, 2016, 4:47 p.m.


  8. Behavioral Health

    Request a Naloxone Training Interested in an opioid overdose & naloxone training for your organization or for a community event? We offer both in-person and online trainings via Teams.For questions or to schedule, contact Caroline Garibay at caroline.garibay@lewiscountywa.gov. Learn More Safe Medication ReturnGet NaloxoneOpioid & Overdose Prevention Education Behavioral Health Providers and Services American Behavioral Health SystemsCascade Community HealthcareCommunity Integrated Health Services (CIHS)CORE HealthDestination Hope & RecoveryEugenia CenterGather ChurchGreat Rivers Behavioral Health(Listed as Lewis County Regional Behavioral Health AdvocatesNational Alliance on Mental Illness - NAMI LewisNew Directions CounselingTrue North ESD 113Valley View Public Health & Social Services Contact Caroline GaribaySocial …


    Public Health - July 17, 2015, 1:22 p.m.


  9. Environmental Health

    Septic Program Water Program Water Lab Solid Waste / Hazardous Program Food Program Septic & Water Permits Office Support:Customer Service Representative – Rae MejiaRae.Mejia@lewiscountywa.gov – 360-740-2718Customer Service Representative - Inez Lima PerezInez.LimaPerez@lewiscountywa.gov - 360-740-1135Environmental Health:Environmental Services Manager – Kirsten WeckerKirsten.Wecker@lewiscountywa.gov– 360-740-1238Onsite Program:Senior Environmental Health Specialist - Mike HamlingMichael.Hamling@lewiscountywa.gov- 360-740-1365Environmental Health Specialist - Kaylee SloneKaylee.Slone@lewiscountywa.gov- 360-740-1349Water Program:Environmental Health Specialist - Jeffrey LandrumJeffrey.Landrum@lewiscountywa.gov- 360-740-1249Laboratory Technician - Jamie Lilly Jamie.Lilly@lewiscountywa.gov - 360-740-1237Food Program:Environmental Health Specialist I - Imelda FranksImelda.Franks@lewiscountywa.gov - 360-740-2766Environmental Health Specialist I - Jacob ClearyJacob.Cleary@lewiscountywa.gov - 360-740-1231


    Environmental Health - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.


  10. Community Glass Recycling Boxes

    ***Glass is not recycled in the curbside commingled recycling program in Lewis County, because broken glass can injure recycling workers, damage recycling sorting facilities and contaminate the entire load of recyclable items.***Glass Bottles & Jars can be recycled at the following locations:These containers accept glass bottles and jars without lids, colors can be mixed together. Containers must be empty, clean, and dry.No window glass, automotive glass, ceramics, drinking glasses, or mirror glass can be included in these containers! Forest Grange3397 Jackson HighwayChehalis, WA 98532 Pe Ell Utility Shop1101 N. First St.Pe Ell, WA 98572 Lewis County CentralSolid Waste Transfer Station1411 …


    Solid Waste - Dec. 17, 2020, 4:08 p.m.