1. Historic Lewis County Courthouse receives spring cleaning

    Bi-annual cleaning and restoration work being done on the Lewis County Courthouse Apr. 13. On the Washington State and National registry of historic places, the Lewis County Courthouse at 351 NW North St. in Chehalis is receiving its spring cleaning over the next several weeks.With the assistance of a grant from the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, the exterior of the 96 year old courthouse is getting pressure washed and a sealer is being applied to the sandstone structure."It's essential to maintain the integrity of the material that was used when the courthouse was first constructed," Lewis …


    News Room - April 14, 2023, 11:38 a.m.

  2. Household Hazardous Waste Satellite Collection Fall Event: Pe Ell

    Satellite Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event: Residential customers may drop off their unwanted or left-over oil-based paint, cleaners, lawn, garden, pool chemicals, and other household chemicals at Pe Ell Town Hall, 111 Main St., Pe Ell, WA. Please be prepared to leaves your containers at the event. Workers don't have a place to empty them, and return them to customers at satellite events. Limits for these events are 10 CFL lights, 5 gallons motor oil, 5 gallons antifreeze, 15 gallons oil-based paint, 5 gallons cooking oil, and no containers larger than 5 gallons. Other recycling opportunities at this event: Styrofoam …


    Solid Waste - Feb. 1, 2022, 2:27 p.m.

  3. Aquatic Weed Management Permitting Processes

    Join us and earn a few pesticides license credits! We will be offering this in person at the BOCC lower level conference room in the Chehalis Courthouse, and virtually on zoom! Hear from Lewis County Noxious Weeds, WA Department of Agriculture and Department of Ecology professionals about the aquatic species in Lewis County, ongoing/upcoming aquatic weeds projects on the Chehalis river, NPDES permitting processes, and a demonstration of how to access SAW and apply for permit coverage.This is vital information for anyone who may want to address aquatic weeds on their property, or as provided professional service. Bring materials to …


    Weed Control - Dec. 7, 2022, 9:47 a.m.

  4. Leaf Exchange (12/2)

    Rake up and bag your leaves so gardeners and composters can put them to good use. This is the final Leaf Exchange of the year! 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. WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteers will be on hand to inspect leaves and help the event run smoothly. The event is across the street from its normal location and will be a drive-through event at the Floral Park Sustainability Project at the corner of Floral Street and …


    Solid Waste - Oct. 9, 2023, 3:49 p.m.

  5. Christmas Tree & Holiday Light Recycling Starts

    Residents can drop off their Christmas trees and burned out holiday lights starting today, Saturday and Sunday of this week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot outside the Centralia transfer station at 1411 S. Tower Ave. The event will continue for three consecutive weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). Please remove all decorations and tinsel from the trees. Donations will be accepted to support WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteer community outreach programs. Flocked and artificial trees will not be accepted. You may dispose of flocked or artificial trees at the transfer station, where regular fees …


    Solid Waste - Nov. 21, 2023, 9:10 a.m.

  6. Leaf Exchange 2024 (Day 1)

    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 (a second event is scheduled for Dec. 7) on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteers will be on hand to inspect leaves and help the event run smoothly. The event is across the street from its normal location and will be a drive-through event at the Floral Park Sustainability Project at the corner of Floral Street and South …


    Solid Waste - Oct. 18, 2024, 4:13 p.m.

  7. Christmas Tree & Holiday Light Recycling: Shortened Schedule This Year!

    Residents can drop off their Christmas trees and burned out holiday lights from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, Saturday, Sunday, and Jan. 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 and 12 in the parking lot outside the Centralia transfer station at 1411 S. Tower Ave. This year's event is fewer days than in previous years, so make sure you get your trees in during this nine-day event. Please remove all decorations and tinsel from the trees. Donations will be accepted to support WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteer community outreach programs. Flocked and artificial trees will not be accepted. You …


    Solid Waste - Oct. 18, 2024, 4:31 p.m.

  8. Leaf Event 2025: First Day!

    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 today on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. (A second event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 22) WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteers will be on hand to inspect leaves and help the event run smoothly. The event is across the street from its normal location and will be a drive-through event at the Floral Park Sustainability Project at the corner of …


    Solid Waste - July 7, 2025, 10:23 a.m.

  9. Holiday recycling event starts in Centralia

    Residents can drop off their Christmas trees and burned out holiday lights starting today, Saturday and Sunday of this week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot outside the Centralia transfer station at 1411 S. Tower Ave. The event will continue for three consecutive weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). Please remove all decorations and tinsel from the trees. Donations will be accepted to support WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteer community outreach programs. Flocked and artificial trees will not be accepted. You may dispose of flocked or artificial trees at the transfer station, where regular fees …


    Solid Waste - Sept. 8, 2025, 11:13 a.m.

  10. Get your Christmas trees and lights dropped off for recycling

    Residents can drop off their Christmas trees and burned out holiday lights today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot outside the Centralia transfer station at 1411 S. Tower Ave. The event will continue for the next two weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). Please remove all decorations and tinsel from the trees. Donations will be accepted to support WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteer community outreach programs. Flocked and artificial trees will not be accepted. You may dispose of flocked or artificial trees at the transfer station, where regular fees will apply ($20 minimum for 340 …


    Solid Waste - Sept. 8, 2025, 11:16 a.m.