1. Leaf Exchange & Styrofoam Recycling

    Rake up and bag your leaves so gardeners and composters can put them to good use. Bagged leaves may be dropped off on the event day. Leaves will be available for pickup each day on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. You can also drop off your block and food-service Styrofoam during the event. Make sure the Styrofoam is clean, dry and free of tape. Put each type in clear plastic bags for drop-off. WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteers will be on hand to inspect material for drop off and to help the event run smoothly.


    Solid Waste - Oct. 17, 2022, 10:36 a.m.

  2. Free Tire & Vehicle Battery Recycling Event-April 23-25, 2015

    A free tire and vehicle battery recycling event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 23, 24 and 25, 2015, at the old Winlock Solid Waste drop box, 1105 Winlock-Vader Road. · Passenger and light truck tires, on or off the rim, and vehicle batteries, will be accepted for free. ·This event, sponsored by the Lewis County Solid Waste Utility, Lewis County Code Enforcement and the Washington State Dept. of Ecology, is for Lewis County residential customers only (no business customers, please). ·No semi-truck or heavy equipment tires accepted. ·For more information, call the Lewis County Solid …


    Public Works - April 22, 2015, 3:34 p.m.

  3. Gardening For Everyone: Planting the Seeds for a Zero Waste Garden

    Planting the Seeds for a Zero Waste Garden: Come learn new ideas to help you create the least amount of waste when gardening and landscaping. You don't need to buy new containers, trellises, and other garden decorations each year! Waste reduction experts will share tips on how to reuse and repurpose items for starting plants, growing flowers, labeling plants, composting, harvesting water, and more. There will be time for questions, exchanging ideas among class participants, and a hands on activity!Gardening for Everyone will take place at the Centralia Christian School, 1315 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, WA 98531


    Solid Waste - Feb. 1, 2022, 1:47 p.m.

  4. Addendum added to Call for Bids: Prelevel & Overlays - 5/18/09

    Addendum added, June 3rdLewis County Public Works has announced an opportunity to provide the materials and labor for the 2009 Countywide Prelevel and Overlay Project.Access the details and necessary documents, and get on the planholders list by clicking here to go to our new Call for Bids website. Read updated instructions on how to use the new site by clicking here.


    Public Works - June 16, 2009, 6:46 p.m.

  5. 21-078 Approve an Interlocal Agreement between Lewis County and the State of Washington, Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) for the use of the Meskill Pit, and authorizing signatures thereon.

    Please see the attached.


    Commissioners - April 29, 2022, 12:54 p.m.

  6. Lewis County law enforcement officers and others run in support of Special Olympians

    Jogging for a cause are Lewis County Commissioner Sean Swope, left, Antonio Abbarno, State Rep. Peter Abbarno, and Lewis County Sheriff Rob Snaza. NAPAVINE - Jogging for a cause, on a street near you, are Lewis County Commissioner Sean Swope, Lewis County Sheriff Rob Snaza and 20th District State Rep. Peter Abbarno.The annual Lewis County Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Washington Special Olympics and local Special Olympics athletes is taking place on roads throughout Lewis County. The June 2 event, from Napavine to Fort Borst Park in Centralia, involves an estimated 85 runners. Taking part were several dozen …


    News Room - June 2, 2023, 8:50 a.m.

  7. Your Southwest Washington Fair is on through Aug. 20!

    The 2023 Southwest Washington Fair runs through Sunday, Aug. 20 at the fairgrounds, 1909 S. Gold St. in Centralia.The six-day summertime community celebration that you’ve been waiting for is the areas largest and longest running community event.The Monster Truck Nitro Tour makes a stop at the fair for the first time in 20 years, 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19.Save the date! Get your front row box seat tickets now!12 person box seats are $550, 20 person box seats are $900, and include monster truck AND fair admission.Grandstand box seat tickets are available by calling the fair office at …


    News Room - Aug. 15, 2023, 8:39 a.m.

  8. Press Release: Sheriff's Office Receives Grant

    Click here for original Press Release Centralia Coal Transition Economic & Community Development Board supports public safety through the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office The Centralia Coal Transition Grants Economic & Community Development Board (“ECD Board”) approved a grant to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office to support public safety goals and communication. The ECD board approved a grant in the amount of $116,836.56 to purchase replacement portable radios for deputies. Deputies use their portable radio to respond to service calls, manage crime scenes and disasters, confirm their status during contacts, and one of their everyday tools on their duty belt. “The …


    Sheriff - Sept. 14, 2018, 9:08 a.m.

  9. Spurge Laurel

    Daphne laureola Spurge Laurel - An evergreen shrub that gets to be around 1.5 to 5 feet tall. Plants can either be upright or arched at the base before spreading upwards.Leaves: Leaves alternate and are more prominent towards the top of the shoots. They are dark green and shiny on the top with lighter undersides. Leaves are oval in shape and about 0.8-5.1 inches long.Flowers: Flowers bloom from March through June. Small, green and yellow flowers grow at the base of the leaves and are fragrant.Habitat: Commonly found amongst the forest understory. Spurge Laurel prefers partial sun.Weed Classification: B DesignateWhy …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 9:49 a.m.

  10. Representation

    Attorneys who provide public defense services are attorneys in private practice who are contracted with the County.Our mission is to ensure effective and cost-efficient legal representation is available to persons who are eligible for court-appointed counsel, consistent with the Washington and United States Constitutions, laws, and national standards of justice.If you are attempting to contact your attorney and are unable to do so please call 360-740-1339 or email public.defense@lewiscountywa.gov. Please include your name, case number, and a good phone number that we can pass along to your attorney with a message to get in touch with you. Complaints How do …


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