1. Planned Growth Committee

    The Lewis County Planned Growth Committee is providing options for public access to the meeting: in person, online and by phone. Planned Growth Committee meetings take place at the Community Development Environmental Health Building, 125 NW Chehalis Ave, Chehalis in the CD Conference Room (see the front counter for directions). The public may also participate via Zoom using the information in the agenda. Meeting Materials will be posted 24 hours in advance of the meeting.


    Community Development - Jan. 9, 2025, 3:37 p.m.


  2. Household chemicals can get dropped off in Morton

    Residents may drop of household hazardous waste for free from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the East Lewis County Transfer Station, 6745 U.S. Hwy 12, just east of Morton. Examples of household hazardous materials that can be dropped off are cleaners, lawn, garden, and pool chemicals. Businesses may not bring hazardous materials to the East Lewis County Transfer Station. For more information, please call 360-740-1221 or email swu@lewiscountywa.gov.


    Solid Waste - March 14, 2025, 4:21 p.m.


  3. Unwanted chemicals can be turned in today in Morton

    Residents may drop of household hazardous waste for free from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the East Lewis County Transfer Station, 6745 U.S. Hwy 12, just east of Morton. Examples of household hazardous materials that can be dropped off are cleaners, lawn, garden, and pool chemicals. Businesses may not bring hazardous materials to the East Lewis County Transfer Station. For more information, please call 360-740-1221 or email swu@lewiscountywa.gov.


    Solid Waste - March 14, 2025, 4:23 p.m.


  4. Residents can drop off sensitive documents for shredding in Vader

    Sensitive Document Shredding: Residents may bring up to 3 bags or boxes or sensitive documents they would like to have shredded from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 17. There is no charge for this service. The shredded paper will be recycled at a paper recycling facility at the conclusion of the event. The event will take place in the parking lot of Dailey Storage, 110 7th St., Vader, WA 98593.


    Solid Waste - April 8, 2025, 12:41 p.m.


  5. Shred sensitive documents at Napavine Community Recycle Event

    The LeMay Mobile Shredding truck will be at the Community Recycle Event at the Lewis County Road Shop, 111 Pleasant Valley Road, Winlock, between Napavine and Winlock, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 25. 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 - July 1, 2025, 10:59 a.m.


  6. Online Record Search Instruction

    The below video is a step by step guide on how to search for historic documents on the Auditor's online document search system. The system lets you search for documents relating to parcels numbers, names and legal information dated back to 1848. The video provides some helpful tips on how to make the most of your searches. If you have questions, please call us at: (360) 740-1165 Visit the Online Document Search System now Full Video


    Auditor - May 19, 2014, 3:05 p.m.


  7. Upcoming Drop-In Legal Clinics: Oct–Dec 2025 Timberland Legal Aid

    We are pleased to share the schedule for our free, drop-in legal clinics taking place in Lewis, Wahkiakum, and Pacific Counties this fall and winter. Clinics are open to the public and operate first-come, first-served from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.Clinic Dates & LocationsSeptember 15 - (Note Date Change) Lewis County Law and Justice CenterOctober 8 – Wahkiakum County, Town of Cathlamet Community CenterOctober 10 – Lewis County, Law & Justice Center, Room #429, ChehalisNovember 13 – Pacific County, Superior Court Law Library, South BendNovember 14 – Lewis County, Law & Justice Center, Room #429, ChehalisDecember 9 – Wahkiakum County, …


    Public Defense - Sept. 3, 2025, 1:13 p.m.


  8. East End Community Recycle Event

    Lewis County along with community volunteers from Packwood are offering an East County Recycle Event at the Packwood Community Hall. Lewis County residents can drop off the following items for proper disposal and/or recycling:Household hazardous waste collection:Unwanted or left-over household chemicals10 CFL Lights5 gallons motor oil5 gallons antifreezeCustomers must leave containers at eventNo containers larger than 5 gallonsNo PaintCare paint productsE-Cycle Collection:Up to two items per householdTVs (less than 42"), Computer Monitors, CPUsScrap Metal Recycling & Household Appliances:Misc. scrap metal, lawn mowers (fluids must be drained)Washers, dryers, hot water heaters, dish washers, stovesPlease set refrigerated units in designated areaTire Recycling:Residents …


    Solid Waste - Sept. 21, 2023, 1:03 p.m.


  9. Quick Info Series

    Our Quick Info Series provides information on topics that we commonly hear questions and concerns about from community members. If there are additional topics you would like to learn more about, please email us at communityservicesdivision@lewiscountywa.gov Active Tuberculosis DiseaseActive TB - English Avian InfluenzaAvian Influenza - Protect Your Flock - English CampylobacteriosisCampylobacteriosis - English La infeccion por campylobacterCampylobacteriosis - Spanish ChlamydiaChlamydia - English Cryptosporidium Cryptosporidium - English CriptosporidiosisCryptosporidium - Spanish Fifth DiseaseFifth Disease - English GiardiasisGiardiasis - English GiardiasisGiardiasis - Spanish GonorrheaGonorrhea - English Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD)Hand, Foot, and Mouth - English Head LiceLice - English HerpesHerpes …


    Public Health - July 4, 2024, 11:16 a.m.


  10. Free Legal Clinics

    Legal Clinic - English versionLegal Clinic - Spanish version Please see the attached Flyer announcing a FREE Legal Clinic held in Rural Counties: Lewis County, Pacific County and Wahkiakum County.The upcoming dates for the Clinics are:Clinics will be held from 9am to 11am at these dates and locations:MAY 9: LEWISMAY 22: PACIFICJUNE 6: LEWISJUNE 17: WAHKIAKUMThe specific addresses are on the flyer.These clinics are Drop-In, First Come and First Served and will address only Civil Legal Issues.If you are receiving this note and wish to connect with our team about ensuring an urgent prospective client can secure a spot in …


    Superior Court - May 13, 2025, 11:47 a.m.