1. Remember to recycle your Christmas tree and unwanted holiday lights

    Residents can drop off their Christmas trees and burned out holiday lights today and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot outside the Centralia transfer station at 1411 S. Tower Ave. The event concludes next weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). Please remove all decorations and tinsel from the trees. Donations will be accepted to support WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteer community outreach programs. Flocked and artificial trees will not be accepted. You may dispose of flocked or artificial trees at the transfer station, where regular fees will apply ($20 minimum for 340 pounds or less.) …


    Solid Waste - Sept. 8, 2025, 11:22 a.m.

  2. Swift Water

    Lewis County Technical Rescue Team In 2014, partnerships were made to form the Lewis County Technical Rescue Team. This team is comprised of the following departments:Lewis County Sheriff's OfficeChehalis Fire DepartmentLewis County Fire District 6Lewis County Fire District 15Lewis County Fire District 2This multi-agency technical rescue team services all 2,436 square miles of Lewis County. The team operates with and maintains a cache of specialized equipment centered in Lewis County. This equipment includes, ropes and vital rope rescue hardware, inflatable kayaks, inflatable boats, and various other technical tools for serving the varying landscapes of Lewis County. This team is dispatched …


    Sheriff - March 8, 2023, 10:04 a.m.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Learn how to Save Food, Save Money at Centralia College

    In the United States, a typical family of four throws away an estimated $3,000 in groceries each year. Americans throw away approximately 325 pounds of food per person each year. Organics is the largest category of materials thrown away in landfills in Washington state. Lewis County Solid Waste staff and WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composters will share more about these statistics at a presentation at 11 a.m. in at Centralia College's TransAlta Commons B in honor of Earth Week activities. Find out how to be part of the solution to reduce the amount of food waste and save money …


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 11:52 a.m.

  6. Complaints

    . Complaints for public nuisances can be phoned in during normal business hours.Complaints may be submitted by using the online form below. Please include specific information such as the type of nuisance (solid waste, hulk vehicles, failing septic, etc.), the location (by address/tax parcel number) and any other information pertinent to the complaint. All complaint information is subject to the Public Disclosure Act, RCW 42.56.Complaint Form


    Code Compliance - June 8, 2022, 8:43 a.m.

  7. Play Passport to Lewis County Public Services at the SWW Fair!

    Saddle Up for the first day of the Southwest Washington Fair! We have partnered with Fionna and her team at the Southwest Washington Fair and 11 other Lewis County departments, offices, and related agencies to bring you the Passport to Lewis County Public Service. Here's how to play: Pick up a passport upon entry to the fair at the Guest Services Building (the information gazebo), answer questions at 11 Lewis County booths to get your passport stamped for daily prizes and grand prizes at the end of the fair! Visit the featured fair locations between 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. …


    Solid Waste - Aug. 12, 2025, 9:51 a.m.

  8. Access to Healthcare Options

    Lewis County Public Health & Social Services is fortunate to partner with CHOICE Regional Health Network to help provide information about healthcare options for our residents in need.CHOICE does not presently have a representative in our main building.To make an appointment call: 1-844-446-4367 (English) or 1-888-493-5294 (Spanish)Please follow this link to access their programs. CHOICE helps clients with: Apple Health for Kids - Children under the age of 19 may be eligible for free or low-cost medical, dental, vision, and mental health benefits through the state of Washington.Basic Food - Eligible clients receive monthly benefits to buy food.Breast, Cervical and …


    Public Health - April 4, 2013, 2:33 p.m.

  9. About the Prosecutor

    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. This includes obtaining orders for restitution for the victim, informing the victim of court dates, and acting as an advocate for the victim at trial and sentencing. The Prosecuting Attorney also acts as legal counsel to the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners and county departments, assists in certain child support cases, and performs a number of other statutory duties. Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys are appointed by the Prosecuting Attorney to …


    Prosecutor - May 7, 2009, 3:59 p.m.

  10. Communications Center

    ABOUT LEWIS COUNTY 911 COMMUNICATIONSLewis County 911 Communications has provided single source call taking and dispatching services to the citizens and first responders of Lewis County since the mid-1980s. Since that time, there has been evolutionary changes in the level of service, organization structure, and governance of the program.Lewis County 911 Communications provides three essential services for Lewis County. As the Primary Service Answering Point (PSAP), they receive and record all 911 emergency calls. The second essential function is dispatching the appropriate response agencies to each emergency. The Third essential function, Lewis County 911 Communications operates and manages the vast …


    911 Communications - Dec. 6, 2013, 11:02 a.m.