1. Community Recycle Event in the Napavine-Winlock Area

    Lewis County residents will have an opportunity to properly dispose of household hazardous waste and recycle several items for free at a special event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 11 at the Lewis County Road Shop, 111 Pleasant Valley Road, Winlock, WA 98596. They can bring in up to 10 fluorescent lights, 5 gallons of motor oil, 5 gallons of antifreeze, and 5 gallons of cooking oil per household. No containers larger than 5 gallons will be accepted. Customers must be prepared to leave containers at the event as staff will not have an area to pour the …


    Solid Waste - March 13, 2024, 4:55 p.m.

  2. Fall Community Recycle Event in Napavine-Winlock area

    Lewis County residents will have an opportunity to properly dispose of household hazardous waste and recycle several items for free at a special event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Lewis County Road Shop, 111 Pleasant Valley Road, Winlock, WA 98596. Residents can bring in up to 10 fluorescent lights, 5 gallons of motor oil, 5 gallons of antifreeze, and 5 gallons of cooking oil per household. No containers larger than 5 gallons will be accepted. Customers must be prepared to leave containers at the event as staff will not have an area to pour the …


    Solid Waste - July 23, 2024, 11:14 a.m.

  3. Request for Bids - Materials Purchase, Fabrication & Application of a Polyurea Protective Coating of a Steel Bridge Cap & 10 Steel Channel Attachments

    A new bid call has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. You must be registered on the Small Works Roster prior to the award. The bids are due Aug 11, 2020 by 5 pm. The bids will be opened at 5 pm or later.Please drop off or mail the bids to:Lewis County Public WorksAttn. Don Carney2025 NE Kresky AveChehalis, WA, 98532The doors to the Public Works building are currently locked but you can ring the bell to drop off or use the drop box in the front of the building. The drop box is checked …


    Public Works - Aug. 3, 2020, 3:20 p.m.

  4. Sheriff's Statement - Coroner's Inquest: Ronda Reynolds

    In response to media inquiries, the following statement is provided: Since becoming Sheriff in 2005, my Office has worked diligently to address all legitimate concerns and information brought to our attention regarding the Ronda Reynolds investigation. My Office has spent considerable time and effort in evaluating, investigating and reviewing all information, both new and old, surrounding the Ronda Reynolds case. Our actions have been fair, impartial, and complete. Perhaps the process of the Coroner’s Inquest will bring forth new information that my Office can act upon and/or possibly bring some resolution to the Reynolds & Thompson families. However, the Coroner’s …


    Sheriff - Oct. 10, 2011, 2:52 p.m.

  5. Eviction Resolution Pilot Program - DRC Certificate

    Lewis County’s Amended Standing Order on the Eviction Resolution Pilot Program (ERPP), expires June 30, 2023. This coincides with the sun-setting of RCW 59.18.660 related to ERPP. This means that as of July 1, 2023, unlawful detainers may be filed without the necessity of the DRC certificate. We have spoken to the Lewis County Center for Constructive Resolution and Conversation at 360-623-8061, and they are willing to continue providing services to both landlords and tenants with an eye towards keeping people housed and helping landlords get the payments that are due. We encourage you to continue using their services.


    Superior Court - May 4, 2023, 11:48 a.m.

  6. Hazardous Waste Drop 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 - April 15, 2024, 11:15 a.m.

  7. Drop Off Household Hazardous Waste 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 - April 15, 2024, 11:17 a.m.

  8. 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.

  9. Detectives Seek Information on Missing Person - Kayla Mae Croft-Payne

    Detectives from the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office continue to investigate the disappearance of 18 year old Kayla Mae Croft-Payne. Kayla was reported missing to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office on May 5, 2010. Kayla was residing in Lewis County, but her last known location was in the Cowlitz County area. Kayla is also known to frequent Grays Harbor and Pierce County. Kayla is described as a white female, 5’06”, 105 pounds, blue eyes and brown hair. Kayla was reported by a friend who had not seen or heard from her for several days. Croft appeared to be a frequent user …


    Sheriff - Dec. 14, 2010, 3:07 p.m.

  10. Today Hazo Hut is open

    Hazo Hut at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, is open today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to accept unwanted household chemicals, up to 10 burned out fluorescent lights and up to 5 gallons of used motor oil or antifreeze. The household hazardous waste collection facility is open every Wednesday and the first and third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.


    Solid Waste - July 30, 2024, 2:53 p.m.