1. Litter Clean-up Programs

    Adopt-A-Road Program The Lewis County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Utility's Adopt-A-Road Program is now available for community groups or like-minded friends and neighbors to pick up litter along county roads. Organizations and individuals can submit an application to adopt a section of road to clean at least four times a year, or sign up for a one-time clean up of a community, neighborhood, or park. Lewis County Community Litter Program The Lewis County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Utility operates a litter pick-up program to clean roadside litter. Please call 360-740-1451 or email swu@lewiscountywa.gov, if you want …


    Solid Waste - Sept. 6, 2022, 4:42 p.m.

  2. Earthquake Awareness / Preparedness

    “Drop, Cover, Hold” The Recommended Earthquake Protection MethodIn recent years, an E-mail has been circulating that describes the “triangle of life,” an alternative to the long-established “Drop, Cover, and Hold” advise. “Drop, Cover, Hold” is still the official recommendation in the United States by many experts including State Emergency Management, the Red Cross, and the Lewis County Division of Emergency Management.Earthquakes seldom cause complete building collapse in the United States. The greatest danger is from falling or flying objects. The “Drop, Cover, and Hold” technique is designed to provide the greatest protection from this type of situation.The “triangle of life” …


    Emergency Management - Feb. 2, 2012, 7:31 a.m.

  3. Timber Assessed Values

    2024 Tax Year's TAV2023 Tax Year's TAV2022 Tax Year's TAV2021 Tax Year's TAV2020 Tax Year's TAV2019 Tax Year's TAV2018 Tax Year's TAV2017 Tax Year's TAV2016 Tax Year's TAV2015 Tax Year's TAV2014 Tax Year's TAV2013 Tax Year's TAV2012 Tax Year's TAV2011 Tax Year's TAV2010 Tax Year's TAV Timber Assessed Value - TAV The Timber Assessed Value (TAV) serves the same purpose as the assessed value of other types of property carried on the county assessment rolls. It serves as a substitute for the value that would be carried on the assessment roll if timber was still taxable as real property for …


    Assessor - Jan. 15, 2015, 9:51 a.m.

  4. Notice of public hearing to consider Ordinance 1375 to amend the Lewis County Code Title 15, Building and Construction, and adopt a rainwater catchment policy. The hearing will take place in the Commissioners' Hearing Room at or after 10 a.m. April 14, 20

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - March 25, 2026, 2:13 p.m.

  5. Emergency Management

    Welcome to the Lewis County Department of Emergency Management website. This site has been provided in an effort to equip the citizens of Lewis County with information pertinent to community emergency preparedness. Lewis County Emergency Management provides Emergency Management services to the cities of Chehalis, Morton, Mossyrock, Napavine, Toledo, Vader, Winlock, Town of Pe Ell, and the unincorporated areas of Lewis County.It is our goal to provide you with information that can help you prepare for any type of emergency situation. If you have further questions please feel free to email or call our office. Flood Recovery Hub Click here …


    Emergency Management - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.

  6. SNAP-Ed

    The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Education (SNAP-Ed) is a federally funded grant program that supports evidence-based nutrition education and obesity prevention interventions and projects for persons eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through complementary direct education, multi-level interventions, and community and public health approaches to improve nutrition.SNAP-Ed is an evidence-based program that helps people lead healthier lives. SNAP-Ed teaches people using or eligible for SNAP about good nutrition and how to make their food dollars stretch further. SNAP-Ed participants also learn to be physically active.Please contact Lewis County's SNAP-Ed Program Coordinator, at 360-740-3327, with any questions about …


    Public Health - June 27, 2024, 10:58 a.m.

  7. Solid Waste / Hazardous Program

    Medication Drop Box Program Known Toxic Sites Tire Recycling Events Exempt & Permitted Sites The Solid and Hazardous Waste Program is a division of Lewis County Environmental Health. Our duties include permitting of waste sites, incinerators, demolition sites, and landfill permits. We also resolve potential public health issues relating to solid and hazardous wastes.For issues such as hulk vehicles, leaking septics, solid waste build-up, or other potential violations, visit Lewis County Code Compliance.If you are looking for information on solid and hazardous waste planning, education, and collection, visit Lewis County Solid Waste Utilities.For more information on Solid and Hazardous Waste …


    Environmental Health - Oct. 23, 2014, 1:58 p.m.

  8. Planning Commission

    The Lewis County Planning Commission is providing options for public access to the meeting in person, online and by phone. Planning Commission meetings take place at the Lewis County Community Development & Environmental Health Building at 125 NW Chehalis Ave, Chehalis. Alternatively, the public may participate via Zoom using the information in the Meeting Agenda.Meeting Materials:Agenda - 02/24/2026Public Benefit Rating System OverviewPublic Benefit Rating System SubmittalShort Term Rental (STR) Advisory Group ApplicationsDraft Meeting Notes – January 27, 2026


    Community Development - Nov. 4, 2025, 11:09 a.m.

  9. 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.Agenda - 08/20/2025 17.15_UGA_Cities


    Community Development - Jan. 9, 2025, 3:35 p.m.

  10. 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 Teams using the information in the agenda.Meeting Materials:Agenda - 02/18/2026


    Community Development - Jan. 14, 2026, 3:23 p.m.