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Litter Clean-up Programs
Adopt-A-Road Program The Lewis County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Utility's Adopt-A-Road Program is now available for community groups or like-minded friends and neighbors to pick up litter along county roads. Organizations and individuals can submit an application to adopt a section of road to clean at least four times a year, or sign up for a one-time clean up of a community, neighborhood, or park. Lewis County Community Litter Program The Lewis County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Utility operates a litter pick-up program to clean roadside litter. Please call 360-740-1451 or email swu@lewiscountywa.gov, if you want …
Solid Waste - Sept. 6, 2022, 4:42 p.m.
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Common Tansy
Tanacetum vulgare Common Tansy- This pungent perennial grows up to 5' tall and spreads via wind-dispersed seeds, as well as by rhizomes.Leaves: Alternate and pinnately compound, they are deeply divided into toothed segments and become smaller towards the top of the stalk.Flowers: Flowers bloom from July to October. Numerous clusters of button-like yellow flowers that have a flat top and are 1/4 to 1/2 inches wide.Habitat: It is extremely common to find along roadsides, waste areas, stream banks and in pastures.Weed Classification: BWhy is it a Noxious Weed? Because of its aggressive nature and risk of toxicity to livestock. Like …
Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 9:46 a.m.
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Rush Skeletonweed
Chondrilla juncea Rush Skeletonweed - A perennial that grows 1-5 feet tall. It has a long slender taproot that can grow 7 feet in length.Leaves: Basal leaves are lobed and slightly curved towards the leaf base. The stems have very few leaves that are smaller and have smooth edges.Flowers: Flowers bloom from July-September. Flowers consist of many yellow ray flowers and are either single or clustered. They are about 1/2 inch in diameter with green bracts (scales) underneath.Habitat: Can be found in pastures, rangeland, cropland, roadsides, open and disturbed areas.Weed Classification: B DesignateWhy is it a Noxious Weed?Rush Skeletonweed can …
Weed Control - Oct. 5, 2022, 3:36 p.m.
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List of Certified Professionals
Current list of county certified Septic Designers/Engineers. Any septic designer or Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensed in the State of Washington may design onsite sewage systems in Lewis County. This list contains the names of those professionals who have indicated they would like to be listed on the Lewis County web page. Interested in becoming a county certified Septic Designer, please find the application here.Current list of county certified Septic Installers. Interested in becoming a county certified Septic Installer, please find the application here.Current list of county certified Septic Pumpers. Interested in becoming a county certified Septic Pumper, please find the …
Environmental Health - Jan. 31, 2020, 2:31 p.m.
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Septic System Forms
Permits New Construction permit: Minimal requirements include the completion of a Sewage Permit/Evaluation Application, Site Application Project plan, and Permission to Enter form.The Site Application Project Plan: Certain information is critical to being able to evaluate a proposed onsite sewage system. These include,The source of drinking water supply,size of the parcel,type and use of building being constructed,location of existing and proposed utilities, anda dimensioned site plan showing proposed initial system, the reserve area, soil logs and other soil tests, general topography and/or slope, drainage characteristics including streams, ponds, and wetlands, and any existing or proposed easements or encumbrances.A total of …
Environmental Health - Feb. 1, 2018, 2:08 p.m.
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Food Safety FAQ
Are the food worker classes available in other languages? The online food worker class is available in English, Spanish, Korean, Russian, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, and Cambodian. The Washington State Food and Beverage Workers’ Manual (also known as the food workers’ booklet or the food handlers’ booklet) is available in English, Spanish, Korean, Russian, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Punjabi. Both of these can be found at www.foodworkercard.wa.gov. How do I contact the Food Safety Program? Information line: (360) 740-1222Fax: (360) 740-1438Inspectors:Imee (Imelda) Franks Imelda.Franks@lewiscountywa.govJacob ClearyJacob.Cleary@lewiscountywa.gov I work in a restaurant kitchen. Do I have to stay home when I have a cold? …
Environmental Health - Nov. 23, 2015, 10:58 a.m.
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Visit the SWW Fair and play the Passport to Lewis County Public Services game!
Saddle Up for the Southwest Washington Fair to play the Passport to Lewis County Public Service game! 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 12 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. daily, answer the questions, and get your passport stamped. One completed passport per person, per day. Turn in completed daily passports at the Guest Services building (where …
Solid Waste - Aug. 12, 2025, 9:57 a.m.
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Daily prizes awarded as part of Passport game at SWW Fair!
Saddle Up for the Southwest Washington Fair and play the Passport to Lewis County Public Service gme! 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 12 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. daily, answer the questions, and get your passport stamped. One completed passport per person, per day. Turn in completed daily passports at the Guest Services building (where …
Solid Waste - Aug. 12, 2025, 10 a.m.
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Final day to play Passport game at SWW Fair!
Saddle Up for the final day of the Southwest Washington Fair and play the Passport to Lewis County Public Service game. 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 12 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. daily, answer the questions, and get your passport stamped. One completed passport per person, per day. Turn in completed daily passports at the …
Solid Waste - Aug. 12, 2025, 10:02 a.m.
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Payment Center
Legal Financial Obligations (LFO) The Lewis County Clerk's Office is responsible for accepting legal financial obligation payments from adults convicted of criminal charges in Lewis County Superior Court. Juvenile defendants convicted in Lewis County Juvenile Court also submit payments to the Clerk's Office.SUPERIOR COURT PAYMENTS ONLYPayment methods available for adult LFOs and juvenile fines.OnlineOnline payments may be made using a credit/debit card or an electronic check. Services are provided by Point & Pay, Inc. for a fee of 2.95% ($2.00 minimum).Begin online payment process nowBy PhonePayments may be made by phone using credit/debit cards. Services are provided by Point & …
Clerk - March 22, 2010, 4:03 p.m.