1. Transfer Stations: Rates & Accepted Materials

    Municipal Solid Waste (garbage): $120 per ton ($20.00 minimum for 340 pounds or less). A 3.6 percent refuse tax is added to each transaction. The fees are rounded using standard rounding rules. Municipal solid waste/garbage includes all household trash, business waste, mattresses, couches, furniture, noxious weeds, construction/demolition debris, etc. Loads of garbage cannot include ammunition, hazardous waste or liquid waste.Stumps/Trees/Branches: $100.00 per ton ($15.00 minimum for 300 pounds or less). The fees are rounded using standard rounding rules.Grass Clippings/Leaves: Lawn clippings, garden spoils, leaves or yard trimmings: $100.00 per ton ($15.00 minimum for 300 pounds or less). The fees are …


    Solid Waste - March 11, 2016, 4:04 p.m.

  2. Public Works News Blog


    Public Works - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:16 p.m.

  3. County Offices Closed for Labor Day


    Commissioners - Aug. 29, 2025, 4:36 p.m.

  4. Publish a request for proposals (RFP) for consulting firms with expertise in conducting review of streams assessments and wetland reports. Proposals are due in OpenGov (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/lewiscountywa) no later than 5 p.m. January 24,

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Dec. 23, 2024, 2:33 p.m.

  5. Screening for a Public Defender

    Defendants may opt to complete the screening process via phone. They can call 360-736-9301 to initiate the screening process remotely.Defendants also have the option to complete the screening form online, the form is attached below. Once completed it can be emailed to public.defense@lewiscountywa.gov or mailed to Public Defense Services 351 NW N Street, Chehalis, WA 98532.Indigency Screening FormFormulario de evaluación de indigencia2025 Poverty Guidelines Screening Instructions Indigency Guidelines Indigency Screening Instructions1. Please download (fillable PDF) or print the screening form.2. Complete top section with contact information, charge, and case number.3. If you are on any type of state assistance, please …


    Public Defense - April 15, 2025, 1:52 p.m.

  6. Packwood Subarea Plan

    A subarea plan is a road map that guides how a specific geography, like Packwood, will grow and develop over the next 20 years. The plan states a vision, goals, and policies for the area. The plan gets adopted as part of the Lewis County Comprehensive Plan and is used to determine updates to zoning maps and development regulations, as well as capital facilities plans for infrastructure like sewer or water. The Packwood Subarea Plan is being done in two phases: Phase 1 was completed in January 2024 by adoption of the goals, policies and future land use map; Phase …


    Community Development - Nov. 10, 2021, 11:11 a.m.

  7. Recording Requirements

    This information is intended to give a general idea of the requirements for recording documents. It may vary depending on the document. Please call (360) 740-1165 for further information.Effective January 1, 1997, the first page of all documents presented for recording must include:A three inch margin at the top and a one-inch margin on the sides and bottomA return addressThe title of the instrument (i.e. : Deed of Trust)The reference number of documents assigned or released (if applicable)Name(s) of Grantor and GranteeAbbreviated legal description with Lot, Block, and Plat or Section, Township and RangeAssessor's tax parcel numberIf your document does …


    Auditor - June 30, 2011, 4:37 p.m.

  8. Real Estate Excise Tax

    Processing Deeds in Lewis County Instructions for Processing Deeds in Lewis CountyRecording Fee Distribution Real Estate Excise Tax Rules Instructions for REET Affidavit Real Estate Excise Tax Forms Note: Although acceptable in Lewis County, the following Excise tax forms may not be accepted in all counties. Please check with your county before completing these forms. Please print and complete four copies of the Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit.The minimum payment to process a REET Affidavit is $10.00.The Treasurer's office does not process property transfers after 4 PM. This is to ensure that we have enough time to thoroughly review and …


    Treasurer - Jan. 25, 2011, 2:43 p.m.

  9. New - Call for Email Bid - Rush Road Lighting

    A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. You must be registered at the Small Works Roster in order to place a bid. The quotes shall be emailed to Ray.Shipman@lewiscountywa.gov or mailed to the Lewis County Public Works office (2025 NE Kresky Ave, Chehalis, WA, 98532). Access the details and necessary documents by clicking here.


    Public Works - March 15, 2017, 10 a.m.

  10. Blog


    Environmental Health - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:16 p.m.