1. Final weekend for recycling Christmas trees and holiday lights

    Residents can drop off their Christmas trees and burned out holiday lights today, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot outside the Centralia transfer station at 1411 S. Tower Ave. This is the final weekend of the recycling event. 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 - Sept. 8, 2025, 11:24 a.m.

  2. Final day for Christmas tree and holiday light recycling

    Residents can drop off their Christmas trees and burned out holiday lights today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot outside the Centralia transfer station at 1411 S. Tower Ave. Today is the final day for the recycling event! 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 or less.) This …


    Solid Waste - Sept. 8, 2025, 11:27 a.m.

  3. Juvenile Court

    The Lewis County Juvenile Court is located at 1255 SW Pacific Aveune, Chehalis, WA 98532. The Public Entrance can be accessed on SW Parkland Dr. About Quick Links Contact The Juvenile Court Division includes a twenty-one bed detention facility, a courtroom where juvenile offender and in-custody matters are heard, probation services to juveniles on court ordered supervision, diversion services and... more » Juvenile Court Payments Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) Juvenile Court 1255 SW Pacific Ave. 360 NW North St., MSJUV01 Chehalis, WA, 98532 (360) 740-1178 Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday Contact Juvenile Court Events There are …


    Juvenile Court - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.

  4. Code Compliance

    Complaints Junk Vehicles Abandoned Vehicles Tenant/Landlord Matters FAQ The Code Compliance Division receives, investigates, tracks, and coordinates code violation complaints for the following county departments: Environmental Health and Community Development. Examples of issues handled include building violations, septic violations, water violations, land use violations, hulk vehicles, solid waste, and hazardous waste.We work closely and effectively with other county departments including the Lewis County Sheriff's Office and the Lewis County Prosecutor's Office. We also work with other governmental and municipal departments including, but not limited to, Washington State Patrol, the cities of Centralia and Chehalis, Southwest Clean Air Authority, and Washington …


    Code Compliance - June 8, 2022, 8:43 a.m.

  5. Free Legal Clinics - Winter 2026

    2026 - Quarter 1 English Flyer2026 - Quarter 1 Spanish Flyer Please see the attached flyer announcing FREE legal clinics held in rural counties: Lewis, Pacific, and Wahkiakum. Clinics are open to the public and operate first come, first-served from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Clinic Dates and Locations:January 12 - Lewis County, Law & Justice Center, 4th Floor, Room #429January 15 - Pacific County, Pacific County Superior Court Law LibraryFebruary 10 - Wahkiakum County, Town of Cathlamet Community CenterFebruary 13 - Lewis County, Law & Justice Center, 4th Floor, Room #429March 9 - Lewis County, Law & Justice Center, …


    Superior Court - Jan. 13, 2026, 9:42 a.m.

  6. About Human Resources

    Thank you for your interest in Lewis County Human Resources!At the County, we believe that our 500 employees are our greatest asset. We are an equal opportunity employer that offers our full time employees competitivebenefits, paid vacation, sick leave, and an attractive retirement plan.Our goal is to be the employer of choice in our community. Mission Statement: To assist, advise, and facilitate management and employees to best align individual talent with the needs and goals of Lewis County. To provide solutions to workplace issues which promote an environment that is characterized by fair treatment of staff, open communication, personal accountability, …


    Human Resources - April 21, 2015, 11:27 a.m.

  7. Victim/ Witness Program

    No one chooses to be a victim or witness to a crime. It is our goal to make sure that if you end up in that position, you have an understanding of the legal process and what to expect. It is also important our office gets you in contact with resources available in our community. Our office can help you track court dates and outcomes, prepare for trial, file for restitution, and many other tasks that may seem daunting. If you ever have questions or concerns, please never hesitate to contact our office. Victim Resources Crime Victim Advocacy Network Crime …


    Prosecutor - Nov. 25, 2020, 10:04 a.m.

  8. Coroner

    About Contact The Coroner is responsible for investigation of the circumstances surrounding deaths which come under the jurisdiction of the Coroner's Office: Read More → Coroner 585 NW Center St. Chehalis, WA, 98532 (360) 740-1376 Contact the Coroner News There are no items to show at this time. Meet Your Coroner, Warren McLeod Warren McLeod has been the Lewis County Coroner since January 1, 2011. The Coroner is a half-time position and Warren is also the Forensics Professor at South Puget Sound Community College. Warren worked ambulance as an EMT for sixteen years in Boston, MA where he was born …


    Coroner - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.

  9. 911 Communications

    Career Opportunities Apply Here Public Safety Telecommunications Officer About Contact The Lewis County 911 Communications Division is responsible for providing and maintaining the Lewis County Communications Center which serves as the primary answering point for all 911 calls placed in Lewis County.Mission Statement:Make a positive difference by seeking and finding ways to affirmatively promote and preserve trust, confidence and a feeling of safety, security and quality service for all members of our community. 911 Communications Administration Office 360-740-1464 Central Dispatch (Non-Emergency) Business Line 360-740-1105 News There are no items to show at this time. Communications Center Basics The Center’s first …


    911 Communications - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.

  10. Home Services

    Assessor's Office All data for looking up information is online:parcels.lewiscountywa.govhttps://maps.lewiscountywa.gov/topic/assessor-parcel-maps/Excise Affidavit and Deed:You can file an excise affidavit and deed through a title company at SimpliFile.We are encouraging first time filers to wait later in the year for Senior/Disabled Exemptions as they are not due until December 31st.Personal Property can be filed on-line or by mail by April 30th:Mailing Address:Lewis County Assessor351 NW North StChehalis, WA, 98532All other business can be handled by phone: (360) 740-1392 Auditor’s Office Vehicle Licensing –Vehicle and Vessel tab renewals can be renewed online at: https://DOL.WA.GOVReports of Sale can be completed online at: https://www.dol.wa.gov/vehicleregistration/transfertitle.htmlLand Records …


    Central Services - March 16, 2020, 10:31 a.m.