1. Composting Education Workshops

    The WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter (MRC) Volunteers will offer a series of composting workshops today at Salkum Library, 2480 US Hwy 12. Basic Composting will take place from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; Worm Composting will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; and Know Your Soils will take place from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. The general public is invited to attend any one of the workshops, or all of them. For participants interested in becoming an MRC volunteers, this is the second section of the training program. (A final session, focused on recycling, is scheduled …


    Solid Waste - April 28, 2023, 11:32 a.m.

  2. Last Weekend to Recycle Christmas Trees & Lights

    Residents can drop off their Christmas trees and burned out holiday lights from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today in the parking lot outside the Centralia transfer station at 1411 S. Tower Ave. This is the last weekend to drop off Christmas trees for recycling. 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 pounds …


    Solid Waste - Nov. 1, 2024, 10:09 a.m.

  3. Recycle used antifreeze at Hazo Hut today

    Lewis County residents can drop off unwanted household chemicals, up to five gallons of used motor oil, up to five gallons of used antifreeze, and up to 10 burned out fluorescent light bulbs at Hazo Hut at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. These are the limits for each household each day that the Hazo Hut is open. This time is reserved for residential customers only. Business customers must make an appointment by calling 360-740-1221 or emailing swu@lewiscountywa.gov.


    Solid Waste - March 14, 2025, 4:33 p.m.

  4. Residents can recycle anitifreeze & motor oil today

    Lewis County residents can drop off unwanted household chemicals, up to five gallons of used motor oil, up to five gallons of used antifreeze, and up to 10 burned out fluorescent light bulbs at Hazo Hut at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. These are the limits for each household each day that the Hazo Hut is open. This time is reserved for residential customers only. Business customers must make an appointment by calling 360-740-1221 or emailing swu@lewiscountywa.gov.


    Solid Waste - April 8, 2025, 12:38 p.m.

  5. Motor Oil Recycling

    What types of oils can be recycled as used motor oil? Motor oil is only accepted for recycling at the Central Transfer Station in Centralia on days that the Hazo Hut is open to the public. The Hazo Hut is open every Wednesday, and the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The following oils can be recycled as used motor oil: Please remember that each household is limited to 5 gallons of used oil disposed of each day (RCW 70.95I.030) (5)(c).Engine oilTransmission fluidHydraulic fluidPower steering fluidGear oilKeroseneDiesel fuelAbsolutely none of the following fluids …


    Solid Waste - March 11, 2016, 4:35 p.m.

  6. Human Remains Found on Joerk Road in Randle

    Human remains were located by a property owner in the 100 block of Joerk Road in Randle on Thursday morning, September 22, 2011. Detectives of the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office say it is a possibility that the remains could belong to a missing person reported to the Sheriff’s Office in April of 2011; however, there is not a positive identification at this time. The remains were located approximately 1.5 miles from where the missing person was last seen. Trisha Mckenzie-Fire, a 57 year old female from Randle, was last seen April 2, at approximately 0300, after a social gathering at …


    Sheriff - Sept. 26, 2011, 9:44 a.m.

  7. Sensitive Document Shredding Event (Vader)

    The Lewis County Solid Waste Utility is partnering with the City of Vader to offer Lewis County residents a chance to have their sensitive documents shredded, and then recycled. The event will take place at the City of Vader Public Works Shop at 376 7th St. Each customer may bring up to 3 Bags or Boxes of sensitive documents they would like shredded. The documents are shredded in the truck, and then hauled to a paper recycling facility.


    Solid Waste - Feb. 15, 2023, 4:43 p.m.

  8. Press Release: Lewis County Detectives Recover Body

    Click Here for Full Release: PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 06-28-18 @ 2225 Contact: Chief Deputy Bruce F. Kimsey Phone: 360-748-9286 Release #: 1 Lewis County Detectives Recover Body On June 27, at approximately 7:45 a.m. a 16 year old boy was reported as a runaway or possible missing person to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) by the boy’s family. It was reported that the 16 year old lived with his father in Randle and was last seen on June 23, 2018. Prior to reporting him missing to law enforcement, family and friends attempted to locate the juvenile, but were unsuccessful. …


    Sheriff - June 28, 2018, 11:06 p.m.

  9. Residents may drop off used motor oil at Hazo Hut today

    Lewis County residents can drop off unwanted household chemicals, up to five gallons of used motor oil, and up to 10 burned out fluorescent light bulbs at Hazo Hut at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. These are the limits for each household each day that the Hazo Hut is open. This time is reserved for residential customers only. Business customers must make an appointment by calling 360-740-1221.


    Solid Waste - Oct. 24, 2024, 11:27 a.m.

  10. Drop off fluorescent bulbs in Centralia today

    Lewis County residents can drop off unwanted household chemicals, up to five gallons of used motor oil, and up to 10 burned out fluorescent light bulbs at Hazo Hut at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. These are the limits for each household each day that the Hazo Hut is open. This time is reserved for residential customers only. Business customers must make an appointment by calling 360-740-1221 or emailing swu@lewiscountywa.gov.


    Solid Waste - March 14, 2025, 4:24 p.m.