1. Lewis County transfer stations open on Memorial Day

    Lewis County transfer stations in Centralia and Morton are open regular hours on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30. Centralia is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Morton is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please remember that both facilities close their gates 15 minutes before facility closure. The Administration Office at the Centralia site, however, is closed on Memorial Day. It will resume regular hours on Tuesday, May 31.


    Solid Waste - May 26, 2022, 8:13 p.m.

  2. Lewis County transfer stations are open on Juneteenth

    Lewis County transfer stations in Centralia and Morton are open regular hours on the state-observed Juneteenth holiday, Monday, June 20. Centralia is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Morton is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please remember that both facilities close their gates 15 minutes before facility closure. The Administration Office at the Centralia site, however, is closed on June 20. It will resume regular hours on Tuesday, June 21.


    Solid Waste - May 26, 2022, 8:17 p.m.

  3. Lewis County Transfer Stations Open on Labor Day

    Lewis County solid waste transfer stations in Centralia and Morton are open regular hours today. Centralia is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Morton is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Remember that both facilities close their inbound gates 15 minutes prior to site closure. The Solid Waste Utility Administration Office in Centralia is closed on all holidays. It will resume regular hours on Tuesday, Sept. 6.


    Solid Waste - Aug. 25, 2022, 3:07 p.m.

  4. Household chemicals can go to Hazo Hut today

    Lewis County residents can drop off up to 10 burned out fluorescent lights at Hazo Hut at the transfer station in Centralia, 1411 S. Tower Ave. Unwanted household chemicals, excluding PaintCare items (Please visit PaintCare.org to learn more about PaintCare items and find out where to drop off PaintCare items locally, used motor oil and antifreeze, up to five gallons each, can also be dropped off at this time.


    Solid Waste - July 18, 2024, 3:55 p.m.

  5. Addendum added to the Culvert Material Purchase for Centralia Alpha Rd MP 15.79

    There has been an addendum added to the Culvert Material Purchase for the Centralia Alpha Rd MP 15.79 Culvert Replacement. The bids are due March 31, 2022 by 12:15 pm at the Lewis County Commissioner's Office, (Lewis County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, Room 210, 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA, 98532). The bids will be opened at 12:15 pm or later.Access the details and necessary documents, and get on the planholders list here.


    Public Works - March 15, 2022, 3:42 p.m.

  6. Emergency Responder Training-PSE

    A 1/2 day seminar for firefighters, police, 911 operators and emergency management personnel There are several classes being provided by Puget Sound Energy for First Responders who are typically on the scene when utilities are damaged (wind, lightning, fallen trees etc.) Classes are March, May, July and September in Seattle or Tacoma To sign up for these classes contact: E-mail: Dennis Smedsrud or Call: 425-462-3324 Space is LIMITED, Class is FREE Click here for more Information


    Emergency Management - Jan. 14, 2011, 9:27 a.m.

  7. Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulation Amendments

    Comprehensive Plan Periodic UpdateBeginning July 2023, Lewis County and all cities in the county are required by the Washington State Growth Management Act to update their comprehensive plans. Lewis County is coordinating this effort through the Planned Growth Committee. Packwood Subarea PlanLewis County is partnering with the community of Packwood to develop a subarea plan. Onalaska Subarea PlanLewis County is partnering with the community of Onalaska to update the subarea plan.


    Community Development - Dec. 24, 2020, noon

  8. Emergency Preparedness

    Communities throughout the Pacific Northwest are subject to many potential natural and man-made disasters. While we hope that such occurrences never happen, it has been shown time and time again that being prepared for disasters is wise and prudent.Ready.gov provides disaster planning guides for families, communities and businesses. Ready.gov is a good starting point for anyone interested in planning ahead for disasters. Here we have informational materials available from the Washington State Military Department/Emergency Management Division in PDF format available for downloading.For further information about natural or man-made disasters or disaster preparedness planning, please contact Lewis County Emergency Management, or …


    Emergency Management - Aug. 25, 2014, 11:25 a.m.

  9. District seeks a volunteer for the Chehalis River Basin Flood Control Zone Advisory Board

    The Chehalis River Basin Flood Control Zone District is seeking a volunteer to serve on the Chehalis River Basin Flood Control Zone Advisory Board, providing input and guidance on the Advisory Committee for a two-year term expiring Sept. 30, 2026.The Chehalis River Basin Flood Control Zone District Advisory Committee provides non-binding advice and recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding solutions for reducing flood damage and to restore habitat for aquatic species within the basin. The group meets in the Lewis County Commissioners’ hearing room on the second Thursday of every month at 8:00 a.m.Application packets are available by visiting …


    Commissioners - Aug. 27, 2024, 3:44 p.m.

  10. District seeks a volunteer for the Chehalis River Basin Flood Control Zone Advisory Board

    The Chehalis River Basin Flood Control Zone District is seeking volunteers to serve on the Chehalis River Basin Flood Control Zone Advisory Board, providing input and guidance on the Advisory Committee for a two-year term expiring Sept. 30, 2027.The Chehalis River Basin Flood Control Zone District Advisory Committee provides non-binding advice and recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding solutions for reducing flood damage and to restore habitat for aquatic species within the basin. The group meets in the Lewis County Commissioners’ hearing room on the second Thursday of every month at 8:00 a.m.Application packets are available by visiting the …


    Commissioners - Oct. 21, 2025, 1:03 p.m.