1. Special Meeting of the Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (virtual only)

    The Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) will host a special meeting at 1:00 p.m. Jan. 10 to receive an overview of the Lewis County Solid & Hazardous Waste Management Plan draft update. A consulting firm, Herrera Environmental, has been working with the SWAC and County staff to update the document. After the overview, and a question-and-answer session, SWAC members will consider whether to recommend the draft document be approved and forwarded to the Department of Ecology for its initial informal review process. The public is invited to this meeting to learn more about the Lewis County Solid & …


    Solid Waste - Dec. 19, 2023, 10 a.m.

  2. Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting canceled

    The January 12, 2022, Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting is canceled.The Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (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, the chairperson may elect to cancel the meeting or members may vote to meet on an alternate date.Meetings are open to the public, but during the current pandemic restrictions the meetings are being held in person in a socially distanced setting, masked up if not vaccinated, or …


    Solid Waste - Dec. 15, 2021, 9:13 a.m.

  3. Cancellation: Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory Committee February 2022 meeting

    The February 9, 2022, Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting is canceled.The Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (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, the chairperson may elect to cancel the meeting or members may vote to meet on an alternate date.Meetings are open to the public, but during the current pandemic restrictions the meetings are being held in person in a socially distanced setting, masked up if not vaccinated, or …


    Solid Waste - Feb. 1, 2022, 10:55 a.m.

  4. Bail Information

    Bail Information The Lewis County Jail accepts bail on behalf of the court having jurisdiction over the charge an individual is booked on. The amount and type of bail is determined by the court. Posting Bail - Cash Bail Cash bail is accepted 24 hours a day. Cash may be placed in the kiosk in the main lobby during normal business hours and the release lobby after business hours. Instructions for placing money in the kiosk are posted in each location. The kiosk machine accepts 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 dollar bills. Posting Bail -Bail Bonds There are several …


    Sheriff - July 12, 2011, 10:05 a.m.

  5. Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)

    The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) is a federal law that prohibits and seeks to eliminate sexual assaults and sexual misconduct in correctional institutions and community corrections settings. Lewis County Juvenile Court is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for youth. We have adopted a zero tolerance policy pertaining to any form of sexual misconduct and sexual harassment of youth. Agency PolicyIn compliance with Section 115.322 of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards, Lewis County Juvenile Court has provided policies to ensure referrals of allegations for investigations. Those policies can be found by clicking PREA Policy 22.1. …


    Juvenile Court - June 4, 2024, 11:06 a.m.

  6. Juvenile Court FAQ

    What can I bring to my child who is in detention? Parents and/or legal guardians are allowed to bring in certain items for their child while they are in custody.Allowed:Any paper-back book, must be age appropriate and is subject to approval by Detention StaffAny sealed (new) chap stick4X6 photos -They must be appropriate and is subject to approval by Detention StaffNot allowed:Hard-back booksMagazinesNewspapersDue to security purposes, no other personal items are allowed. Who Can Visit? Youth are allowed visitors while in custody, subject to approval from Probation staff.Allowed:Parents and/or legal guardiansCounselors and MinistersPolice officers and legal counsel may visit whenever …


    Juvenile Court - April 12, 2016, 1:14 p.m.

  7. Free Tansy Disposal Days

    Free Tansy Disposal Days Tansy ragwort is invasive and will establish itself readily in disturbed areas. It is toxic and can be lethal to livestock. The toxic properties remain when the plant is cut and dried in hay, where it is difficult for animals to avoid eating it. The toxins accumulate in an animal’s body, causing irreversible liver damage and poor health or death. The toxic properties may also be a threat to humans, because honey or milk can be contaminated if bees or goats utilize tansy ragwort plants. All parts of the plant are poisonous, but flowers have the …


    Weed Control - May 23, 2022, 9:56 a.m.

  8. Fluorescent Lights

    Lewis County offers a recycling program for fluorescent lights and high intensity discharge lights as part of the state's LightCycle Washington Program.To find out more information regarding Light-Cycle Washington click this link. https://ecology.wa.gov/Waste-Toxics/Reducing-recycling-waste/Mercury-lightsThe County offers two collection sites for residential customers:Hazo Hut at Central Transfer Station1411 South Tower Avenue, Centralia.Fluorescent and high intensity discharge lightsEvery Wednesday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the first and third Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.No more than 15 bulbs per household per visitIf you have more than 10 bulbs, please call 360-740-1221 to make an appointmentLight Cycle Washington allows …


    Solid Waste - Jan. 6, 2015, 9:10 a.m.

  9. Sensitive Document Shredding offered today in Centralia

    Residents may bring up to 3 bags or boxes or sensitive documents they would like to have shredded. There is no charge for this service. The shredded paper will be recycled at a paper recycling facility. The event will be offered from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot before you enter the Lewis County transfer station in Centralia, 1411 S. Tower Ave. It will be in the same place as Christmas Tree Recycling.


    Solid Waste - Nov. 22, 2024, 11:48 a.m.

  10. Hazo Hut open in Centralia today (3/1)

    Lewis County residents can drop off unwanted household chemicals, up to five gallons of used motor oil, and up to 10 burned out fluorescent light bulbs at Hazo Hut at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. These are the limits for each household each day that the Hazo Hut is open. This time is reserved for residential customers only. Business customers must make an appointment by calling 360-740-1221.


    Solid Waste - Dec. 27, 2024, 11:55 a.m.