1. Recycle antifreeze at Hazo Hut today (9/11)

    Lewis County residents can drop off a maximum of five gallons of used antifreeze and 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), and up to five gallons of used motor oil can also be dropped off at this time, too.


    Solid Waste - July 22, 2024, 4:37 p.m.

  2. Hazo Hut accepts unwanted household chemicals today

    Lewis County residents can recycle 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), up to five gallons of used antifreeze, and a maximum of five gallons of used motor oil can also be dropped off at this time.


    Solid Waste - July 22, 2024, 4:40 p.m.

  3. Seeking public’s help in Onalaska theft.

    Click for full press release. PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 06-30-17 @ 1030 Contact: Chief Deputy Dusty Breen Phone: 360-740-1327 Release #: 1 Seeking public’s help in Onalaska theft. The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying three suspects in an Onalaska area theft from a business. On Thursday, June 29th, at approximately 1300 hours three suspects entered into the Justice General Store in the 100 block of Main Street in Onalaska. One of the females distracted the worker, asking questions about items in the store, while one of the remaining two suspects crawled behind the counter and …


    Sheriff - June 30, 2017, 10:35 a.m.

  4. Regional Rail Workshop

    The Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments and Thurston Regional Planning Council, in partnership with the Grays Harbor Council of Governments, the Lewis County Transportation Strategy Council and Washington State Department of Transportation, are hosting a public workshop on the Draft Washington State Rail Plan. We encourage the public to attend and share ideas regarding passenger and freight rail. Download the Workshop Flier for more Details Available Meeting Materials Meeting Agenda Regional Rail Workshop Presentation


    Public Works - Sept. 25, 2013, 8:13 a.m.

  5. Press Release (Update): Investigation into fatal Randle shooting. (#2)

    Click here for full press release: PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 07-07-17 @ 1345 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 2 Investigation into fatal Randle shooting. An autopsy was completed this afternoon in reference to the July 4th fatal shooting in Randle. The decedent has been tentatively identified based on information found at the scene as a 51 year-old male transient. Next of kin for this individual have been notified, but a positive identification has not yet been made. Confirmation of identity will be released by the Lewis County Coroner’s Office. Detectives completed processing the scene on the …


    Sheriff - July 7, 2017, 1:53 p.m.

  6. Winlock Community Recycle Event

    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 the old solid waste Winlock Drop Box, 1105 Winlock-Vader Road on April 23. 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.Styrofoam Recycling: Recycle block Styrofoam …


    Solid Waste - Feb. 1, 2022, 2:06 p.m.

  7. Shiny Geranium

    Geranium lucidum Shiny Geranium - A small, annual or biennial herbaceous plant with basal, lobed, shiny leaves. Usually has reddish stems.Leaves: Rounded/kidney-shaped leaves. Leaves are divided into lobed sections that each have 3 lobes at the tip. Leaf stems have hair on one side.Flowers: Flowers bloom from April-June. Flowers are pink with 5 petals each. Each flower has 5 slightly expanded sepals.Habitat: Plant grows well in shaded woodlands and forest openings. Plant can also tolerate partial and full sun. May be found alongside Herb Robert.Weed Classification: B DesignateWhy is it a Noxious Weed?Shiny Geranium spreads aggressively and has moved into …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 9:49 a.m.

  8. False Brome

    Brachypodium sylvaticum False Brome - A perennial, loosely tufted grass with upright stems.Leaves: Leaf sheathes have spreading hairs (can be hairless). Leaf blades are flat and arched up to 14 inches long. Leave blades are covered with long soft hairs.Flowers: Flowers bloom from April-June. Flowers are grouped in upright to nodding spikes. Flowers vary in hairiness and typically don't have stalks connecting them to main stem.Habitat: Grows in a variety of habitats including: forests, forest edges, woodlands, riparian areas, prairies, and roadsides.Weed Classification: AWhy is it a Noxious Weed?It spreads very fast and outcompetes native flora. Can form dense monocultures …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 10:46 a.m.

  9. The public safety community shares appreciation for retiring traffic safety advocate

    Dianne Swanson, left, and Lewis County Sheriff’s Sgt. Jeff Godbey at the Sheriff’s Office in Chehalis, Sept. 6. CHEHALIS – The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office stands to benefit from a portion of a $65,000 grant from the Washington State Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC). The funds will be split between law enforcement agencies in Lewis, Cowlitz, and Wahkiakum Counties.Dianne Swanson announced the financial award at the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday, Sept. 6. For more than five years, Swanson, who retires at the end of the month, has led the three-county WTSC Target Zero Traffic Safety Program aimed at reducing …


    News Room - Sept. 7, 2023, 3:55 p.m.

  10. Tire Recycling Event at SWW Fairgrounds (10/26)

    Lewis County residents may recycle up to 12 tires per household for free during this three-day event, today through Saturday, in the south parking lot of the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds. Tires can be passenger or light truck tires, on or off the rim, or semi-truck tires off the rim. The event will not be able to accept any other type of tire. Customers should be prepared to show proof of Lewis County residency. They will also be expected to unload their own tires. For questions, please call 360-740-1451 or email swu@lewiscountywa.gov. Support for this event is provided in part by …


    Solid Waste - Sept. 21, 2023, 12:39 p.m.