1. Educational Programs

    Solid Waste Utility staff provides year-round educational programs to the entire community. Transfer Station Tours Solid Waste Utility staff members are available to provide tours of the Centralia Transfer Station in Centralia. To see the facilities first hand, please call the office to arrange a tour at 360-740-1451 or email swu@lewiscountywa.gov. School Classroom Presentations Solid Waste Utility education staff members and WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteers are happy to come into your classroom to teach about waste reduction, recycling, composting, proper hazardous waste management, and garbage. Or, they can offer these educational sessions via Zoom as well. Please …


    Solid Waste - May 11, 2009, 2:28 p.m.

  2. Medical/Prescription Needs

    While in custody, services are available to address medical needs. Juvenile Detention is under contract with an on-call physician through Northwest Pediatrics. All prescription medications in detention must come from the Centralia Pharmacy and be bubble packed, this ensures the safety all all in-custody youth.Chehalis Pharmacy422 S Market Blvd. Chehalis, WA 98532(360) 262-4211To ensure the safety of all detained youth, medication brought in will be subject to approval from our medical personnel before being administered to the youth.It will be the parents/guardians responsibility to arrange for payments of bills for the prescriptions.If a medical concern arises while in custody, the …


    Juvenile Court - April 22, 2009, 10:18 a.m.

  3. Community Litter Cleanup Program

    Lewis County Litter ProgramThe Lewis County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Utility, operates a litter pick-up program.To report an illegal dump on Lewis County Right of Way or to report a County road in need of litter pickup, please call 360-740-1123, 360-740-1451, or email swu@lewiscountywa.gov. Please have the road name with approximate mile posts available or location of the dump site or litter to report.To report an illegal dump or a Washington State highway in need of litter pickup, please call the Washington Department of Ecology at 360-407-6351. Lewis County is not authorized to clean up litter on private …


    Solid Waste - Aug. 13, 2014, 12:41 p.m.

  4. 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.

  5. Residents can recycle up to five gallons of motor oil

    Lewis County residents can drop off unwanted household chemicals, up to five gallons of used motor oil, and up to 15 burned out fluorescent light bulbs at Hazo Hut at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. These are the limits for each household each day that the Hazo Hut is open. The following dates and times are reserved for residential customers only: every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the first and third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Business customers must …


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 11:05 a.m.

  6. Unwanted residential chemicals can go to Hazo Hut today

    Lewis County residents can drop off unwanted household chemicals, up to five gallons of used motor oil, and up to 15 burned out fluorescent light bulbs at Hazo Hut at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. These are the limits for each household each day that the Hazo Hut is open. The following dates and times are reserved for residential customers only: every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the first and third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Business customers must …


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 11:07 a.m.

  7. Hazo Hut in Centralia is open for residents today

    Lewis County residents can drop off unwanted household chemicals, up to five gallons of used motor oil, and up to 15 burned out fluorescent light bulbs at Hazo Hut at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. These are the limits for each household each day that the Hazo Hut is open. The following dates and times are reserved for residential customers only: every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the first and third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Business customers must …


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 11:06 a.m.

  8. Celebrate Earth Day by properly disposing of household chemicals

    Lewis County residents can drop off unwanted household chemicals, up to five gallons of used motor oil, and up to 15 burned out fluorescent light bulbs at Hazo Hut at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. These are the limits for each household each day that the Hazo Hut is open. The following dates and times are reserved for residential customers only: every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the first and third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Business customers must …


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

  9. Burned out fluorescent lights can be recycled today

    Lewis County residents can drop off unwanted household chemicals, up to five gallons of used motor oil, and up to 15 burned out fluorescent light bulbs at Hazo Hut at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. These are the limits for each household each day that the Hazo Hut is open. The following dates and times are reserved for residential customers only: every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the first and third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Business customers must …


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 11:13 a.m.

  10. Class Bs of Concern

    The Class Bs featured here are either already found in Lewis County or have been confirmed in neighboring counties and are likely to be introduced. Weeds are often spread unintentionally through the movement of materials, such as hay, dirt, gravel, and woodchips. They are also brought in by pets, animals, floods, ATVs and other vehicles, and watercraft. Finally, many are brought in intentionally as ornamentals by those who are unfamiliar with the noxiousness of that particular species. It is very important to recognize noxious weeds so that you can have a better understanding of your risk of transporting seeds or …


    Weed Control - March 5, 2015, 1:44 p.m.