1. 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.

  2. Press Release: Human remains located in Mineral Lake

    Click here for full press release: PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 08-10-17 @ 0830 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 1 Human remains located in Mineral Lake Detectives are investigating the discovery of human remains located in Mineral Lake yesterday morning. At approximately 0900 hours on August 9th, 2017, Sheriff’s Office personnel received a call from two boaters on the lake. They stated they were fishing, when they observed something floating in the water, and discovered it was human remains. Sheriff’s Office personnel responded, and with the help of the boaters, were able to bring the remains to …


    Sheriff - Aug. 10, 2017, 8:48 a.m.

  3. Contracting (Consultants, Rosters, & Bids)

    The Public Works Department procures services, equipment, and materials in accordance with state, federal, and local regulations. The method used to select a provider depends upon the amount of the purchase, the source of the funding, and the nature of the project, among other things.To expedite this process and encourage competition in our market, the department has converted it's solicitation management to OpenGov and our vendor roster management to MRSC Rosters. See here for additional information.If you have questions please contact the Contract Administrator at (360) 740-1182 or pwcontractadmin@lewiscountywa.gov


    Public Works - Feb. 9, 2016, 8:22 a.m.

  4. Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC)

    This meeting was canceled.The Lewis County SWAC meets at 1:00 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month in the Lewis County Public Works Building, 2025 NE Kresky Ave., Chehalis, WA 98532. If a regularly scheduled meeting lands on a holiday, members may elect to cancel the meeting or vote to meet on an alternate date.Meetings are open to the public, but during the current pandemic restrictions the meetings are only being offered online via Zoom. Please contact the Lewis County Solid Waste Utility Office at 360-740-1451 to receive Zoom registration information.


    Solid Waste - Jan. 20, 2021, 10:04 a.m.

  5. Small Works Roster Members Only - Keystone Block Material Purchase for the Godfrey Road Culvert Replacement Project

    In order to bid on this project you need to be a registered member of the Small Works Roster prior to the award of this project. A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Bids are due Aug. 1, 2013 by 11:00 am at the Lewis County Commissioner's Office, (Lewis County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA, 98532). The Bids will be opened at 11:30 or later. Access the details and necessary documents by clicking here.


    Public Works - July 22, 2013, 4:26 p.m.

  6. Fallen Officers

    IN REMEMBRANCE The Lewis County Sheriff's Office honors all officers in Lewis County who have died in the line of duty. LEWIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Deputy Stephen "Mike" Gallagher, Jr. - End of Watch August 17, 2009Lewis County Sheriff’s Deputy Stephen “Mike” Gallagher was gravely injured on Monday evening August 17, 2009, while responding to assist another deputy with a domestic violence 911 call. Deputy Gallagher’s patrol vehicle struck an elk on US Highway 12, near mile post 130, just outside of Packwood, WA. Deputy Gallagher was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle where he succumbed to his injuries …


    Sheriff - Oct. 13, 2011, 4:32 p.m.

  7. Disabled Persons Can Weather Winter Storms With Energy Resilience

    Conversations around town have turned to winter storms—ice, snow and wind are common at this time of year, and it can be hard to know how to be prepared. For those in our community who have disabilities, special needs, or who need electricity to function, the threat of power-outs and winter weather can be more than just a little scary. It can be life-threatening. More information.


    Public Health - Oct. 3, 2018, 11:30 a.m.

  8. Internship Program

    INTERNSHIPS: The Lewis County Coroner's Office does accept students as interns as long as they are enrolled in a college or university that is accredited through the US Department of Education as well as the College for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). This office does not accept applications or inquiries directly from students. Students must go through their school internship or co-operative coordinator to apply for an internship. If a student is attending a school that has not yet established an internship agreement with this office, they are to have a school representative contact this office to set one up. The …


    Coroner - Aug. 25, 2014, 3:54 p.m.

  9. Appraisal Department

    State law requires assessors to value property at 100% of its true and fair market value in money, according to the highest and best use of the property. All real and personal property is subject to tax unless specifically exempted by law.Real PropertyPersonal Property


    Assessor - Jan. 7, 2015, 11:04 a.m.

  10. 2020 Stewardship Incentive Program open for application


    Weed Control - Dec. 19, 2019, 2:31 p.m.