1. Sensitive Document Shredding Event in Pe Ell

    Sensitive Document Shredding: Residents may bring up to 3 bags or boxes or sensitive documents they would like to have shredded. There is no charge for this service. The shredded paper will be recycled at a paper recycling facility. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 14 at Pe Ell Town Hall, 111 Main St., Pe Ell, WA 98572 as part of Pe Ell's Community Recycle Event.


    Solid Waste - April 8, 2025, 1:13 p.m.

  2. Planning Commission

    The Lewis County Planning Commission is providing options for public access to the meeting in person, online and by phone. Planning Commission meetings take place at the Lewis County Community Development & Environmental Health Building at 125 NW Chehalis Ave, Chehalis. Alternatively, the public may participate via Zoom using the information in the Meeting Agenda.Meeting Materials:Agenda - 05/07/2025Meeting Notes - 05/07/2025Onalaska Subarea PlanOnalaska Zoning ProposalLewis County Comprehensive Plan Internal Review Draft


    Community Development - April 4, 2025, 4:51 p.m.

  3. Planning Commission

    The Lewis County Planning Commission is providing options for public access to the meeting in person, online and by phone. Planning Commission meetings take place at the Lewis County Community Development & Environmental Health Building at 125 NW Chehalis Ave, Chehalis. Alternatively, the public may participate via Zoom using the information in the Meeting Agenda.Agenda - 03/11/2025Meeting Notes - 03/11/2025Lewis County Comprehensive Plan Internal Review DraftLewis County Policy Matrix2025-03-07 Staff Report and Comp Plan QandA


    Community Development - Jan. 9, 2025, 3:04 p.m.

  4. Planning Commission

    The Lewis County Planning Commission is providing options for public access to the meeting in person, online and by phone. Planning Commission meetings take place at the Packwood Community Hall - 12935 US-12, Packwood, WA 98361 . Alternatively, the public may participate via Zoom using the information in the Meeting Agenda.Meeting Materials:Agenda - 04/08/2025Meeting Notes - 04/08/2025Packwood Staff ReportLewis County Comprehensive Plan Internal Review DraftPackwood UGA & ZoningWritten Testimony Received by 4:00pm on 4/7/2025


    Community Development - Jan. 9, 2025, 3:07 p.m.

  5. Residents can have sensitive documents shredded today

    The LeMay Mobile Shredding truck will be at the Community Recycle Event at the old Meskill Drop Box, 3127 State Route 6, Chehalis, across from the River Road in the Doty-Dryad area 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Residents may bring up to 3 bags or boxes or sensitive documents they would like to have shredded. There is no charge for this service. The shredded paper will be hauled to a paper recycling facility for processing.


    Solid Waste - June 9, 2025, 11:18 a.m.

  6. Planning Commission

    The Lewis County Planning Commission is providing options for public access to the meeting in person, online and by phone. Planning Commission meetings take place at the Lewis County Community Development & Environmental Health Building at 125 NW Chehalis Ave, Chehalis. Alternatively, the public may participate via Zoom using the information in the Meeting Agenda.Meeting Materials:Agenda - 02/24/2026Public Benefit Rating System OverviewPublic Benefit Rating System SubmittalShort Term Rental (STR) Advisory Group ApplicationsDraft Meeting Notes – January 27, 2026


    Community Development - Nov. 4, 2025, 11:09 a.m.

  7. Parks & Venues

    Group Picnic Shelters The large picnic areas are first come first serve basis and reservations are not required. We know these are great places to enjoy the outdoors while getting together with family and friends. Please be respectful of others who would also like to enjoy the space.Lewis County Parks & Recreation OfficeSouthwest Washington Fairgrounds1909 South Gold StreetCentralia, WA 98532 About the Parks Back Memorial Park Located just a couple miles from Rose Park and not far from Highway 6, this park is adjacent to the sports fields of Adna High School on one end and the Willapa Hills Trail …


    Parks & Recreation - Sept. 2, 2021, 4:31 p.m.

  8. 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.

  9. Other Community Litter Programs

    Volunteers in the cities of Chehalis, Centralia, and sometimes other communities in Lewis County organize volunteers to pick up litter. The city of Chehalis has a group of active volunteers called the Chehalis Clean Team. They have a group on Facebook under their name: Chehalis Clean Team and you can get more information from the city of Chehalis website: Chehalis Clean Team. In Centralia, the group of volunteers is the Centralia Clean Team. They have an active group on Facebook under Centralia Clean Team.


    Solid Waste - Feb. 20, 2026, 10:03 a.m.

  10. Sensitive document shredding service offered in Chehalis

    Residents may bring up to 5 bags or boxes or sensitive documents they would like to have shredded. This is a free community service. The shredded paper will be recycled at a paper recycling facility. The event will be offered from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. as part of the spring Repair & Sustainability Fair at the Chehalis Outfitters, 1757 N. National Ave., Chehalis, WA. Funded in part by a Local Solid Waste and Financial Assistance Grant from the Department of Ecology.


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 12:20 p.m.