1. Solid Waste Utility

    Lewis County Solid Waste Utility operates solid waste transfer stations in Centralia and Morton for disposal, recycling, and yard waste drop off, and provides education and outreach regarding proper solid waste management, waste reduction, recycling, composting and hazardous waste.


    Solid Waste - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:16 p.m.

  2. Volunteer! Pick Up Litter/Staff Tool Library/Promote Recycling & Composting

    WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter Volunteers The WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteers to help educate Lewis County residents and businesses about waste reduction, recycling, reuse and upcycling, compost and more! They are always looking for volunteers to organize, support and staff the MRC Tool Bucket Library, help with special recycling and composting events, develop the Floral Street Sustainability Project, and assist with classroom and community presentations. MRC Tool Bucket Library & Repair Fair Volunteers The WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter Volunteers operate the MRC Tool Bucket Library, just like a library for books, but it's a …


    Solid Waste - May 13, 2022, 9:32 a.m.

  3. Repair & Sustainability Fair for Earth Day 2023!

    In honor of Earth Day, the WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteers are teaming up with Centralia College, the Lewis County Solid Waste Utility and others in the community to bring the first ever Repair & Sustainability Fair to the area.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 the Repair Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Earth Day, April 22, at Centralia College's Swift Center, SWFT 108. Volunteers will be on hand to do their best to make the …


    Solid Waste - March 24, 2023, 11:20 a.m.

  4. Addendum #1 - Transfer Station Grade & Gravel Project

    Addendum #1 has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. The proposals are due Feb. 5, 2021 by 4:00 pm. The proposals can be delivered to Lewis County Public Works (2025 NE Kresky Ave., Chehalis, WA, 98532). This project requires registration on the Small Works Roster prior to award.Proposals received after the response deadline will not be considered.Access the details and necessary documents here.


    Public Works - Feb. 2, 2021, 10:15 a.m.

  5. New - Notice to Consultants - Lincoln Creek Bridge Design

    A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. This is a Notice to Consultants and the proposals must be received no later than 5:00 pm local time Oct. 8, 2014 at the Lewis County Public Works office (2025 NE Kresky Ave, Chehalis, WA, 98532). Faxed copies will not be accepted. Access the details and necessary documents by clicking here.


    Public Works - Sept. 23, 2014, 10:30 a.m.

  6. Scrap Metal Recycling Event near Vader and Winlock today

    Lewis County residents may recycle scrap metal and household appliances for free at the old solid waste drop box at 1105 Winlock-Vader Road from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 7 at a special recycling event organized by the City of Vader and Lewis County Solid Waste Utility. Household appliances accepted in the recycling containers at the event include washers, dryers, hot water heaters, stoves/ranges, and dish washers. Please set refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioning units aside in a designated area at the event. Please make sure all appliances recycled are free of garbage and debris. This event is for …


    Solid Waste - April 8, 2025, 12:55 p.m.

  7. Residents Can Recycle 5 Gallons of Used Motor Oil at Hazo Hut

    Residents may drop of household hazardous waste for free from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia. Examples of household hazardous materials that can be dropped off are cleaners, lawn, garden, pool chemicals, and up to 10 burned out fluorescent lights. Residential customers may drop off up to five gallons of used motor oil when Hazo Hut is open. This limit is per household per daily visit. For more information, please call 360-740-1221 or email swu@lewiscountywa.gov with questions.


    Solid Waste - April 15, 2024, 11:37 a.m.

  8. Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting

    The Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) will meet at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017, in the large conference room of Lewis County Public Services, 2025 N.E. Kresky Ave., Chehalis. The SWAC is a group of volunteers who advise the Lewis County Board of Commissioners on solid waste management. The SWAC meets when there is a need to in the Public Services' large conference room. This meeting is barrier-free. People needing special assistance or accommodations should contact Donna Zuber, Lewis County Solid Waste, 360-740-1451 or 1-800-749-5980, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Click Here to View Latest Agenda


    Public Works - Dec. 30, 2016, 12:32 p.m.

  9. Outgoing Phone Calls

    In Custody youth currently on regular programming have a daily opportunity to use the telephone for personal calls during their recreational time. These calls are placed by the youth using the collect/prepaid phones in the youth’s assigned living unit. You may set up a Pre-paid account by visiting the website listed below or calling the 800 number for assistance.Length of phone calls may be limited based on the number of youth needing to use the phone.Youth are not required to place a call if they do not wish to do so.NCIC website for Family and Friends to set up a …


    Juvenile Court - May 18, 2015, 2:15 p.m.

  10. Happy Earth Day! Visit us at Centralia College!

    Happy Earth Day! It's the 55th year of celebrating this amazing home we call Earth. The Lewis County Solid Waste Utility and the WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter Volunteers will host information booths in the TransAlta Commons today and Wednesday, April 23, 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 …


    Solid Waste - March 14, 2025, 4:42 p.m.