1. Washington State Garlic Festival @ the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds through Aug. 27

    There is no such thing as a little garlic at the Washington State Garlic Festival, happening now through Sunday, Aug. 27 at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds.A large inflatable garlic arch welcomes you to explore varieties of locally grown garlic and just about any garlic food you can image.Lee and Bonnie Coumbs of Lee’s Magnificent Garlic in Centralia donate all proceeds from this weekend’s festival to Lewis County Work Opportunities. Last year, an estimated $4,000 worth of locally grown garlic was sold. Since 1971 the Chehalis organization has been assisting adults with disabilities obtain employment opportunities in our community.The Garlic Festival …


    News Room - Aug. 25, 2023, 2:25 p.m.

  2. Christmas Tree & Holiday Light Recycling Starts

    Residents can drop off their Christmas trees and burned out holiday lights starting today, Saturday and Sunday of this week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot outside the Centralia transfer station at 1411 S. Tower Ave. The event will continue for three consecutive weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). 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 …


    Solid Waste - Nov. 21, 2023, 9:10 a.m.

  3. Get your Christmas trees and lights dropped off for 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. The event will continue for the next two weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). 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 …


    Solid Waste - Sept. 8, 2025, 11:16 a.m.

  4. Mircrowaves

    A broken or unwanted microwave can be discarded in your curbside garbage container if it will fit:Curbside garbage service is available to all residents in Lewis County. Please call LeMay, the curbside recycling service provider at 360-736-4769, if you have questions about this program, or if you would like to subscribe to it.Drop off for free at the Lewis County transfer station in Centralia, 1411 S. Tower Ave.You must first remove the round, glass turntable and throw it away with your garbage. When the turntable is out, you can recycle the microwave in the Scrap Metal Recycling container in the …


    Solid Waste - Dec. 2, 2024, 4:42 p.m.

  5. Parks & Recreation

    The Lewis County Parks & Recreation Department handles the Southwest Washington Fair and County Parks (including the Fairgrounds)County Parks include: Schaefer, South County, Rose Park, Packwood River Access, and the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds as well as community venues Claquato Church and St. Urban Church. The Parks & Rec Department is developing opportunities for year-round recreation in your parks.The Southwest Washington Fair showcases Southwest Washington and its agricultural, industrial heritage and future, displays the accomplishments of our regional community and encourages learning through participation, competition and observation.Mission Statement: The mission is to inspire community pride.Strategic Priorities:Increase Revenue to Support the Parks.Develop, …


    Parks & Recreation - Sept. 2, 2021, 3:31 p.m.

  6. RFP - Annual Hydrologic, Hydraulic & Geomorphic Services

    A Request for Proposals has been added to the Call for Bids webpage. The bids are due Sept, 10 2021 by 1:00 pm at Lewis County Public Works, Attn: Tim Fife, County Engineer, 2025 NE Kresky Avenue, Chehalis, WA, 98532. The bids will be opened at 1:00 pm or later.Access the details and necessary documents, and get on the planholders list here.


    Public Works - Aug. 10, 2021, 11:06 a.m.

  7. Quarterly Weed Board Meeting

    Call To OrderAdoption of MinutesIntroduction of GuestsComments from the PublicCoordinators Report Budget Review Program Updates 2025 Field Season Challenges Actions Requested from the Weed Board Special TopicsOld BusinessNew Business Listing of Common HollyComments from Individual Members of the BoardDate of the Next Board Meeting: August 6th, 2025 @ 1:00 PM Followed by: November 12th, 2025Adjournment


    Weed Control - May 6, 2025, 8:50 a.m.

  8. Request for Qualification Statements to Develop a Remedial Action Plan at County Motor Pool

    A new RFQ has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Firms desiring consideration shall submit three copies of a complete packet to Lewis County Public Works, 2025 NE Kresky Ave,Chehalis, WA, 98532, by 5pm March 18, 2013. Access the details and necessary documents by clicking here.


    Public Works - March 6, 2013, 8:33 a.m.

  9. New RFP for Annual Hydrologic, Hydraulic & Geomorphic Services

    A new RFP has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Firms desiring consideration shall submit four copies of a complete proposal packet to Tim Fife, County Engineer at Lewis County Public Works, 2025 NE Kresky Ave, Chehalis, WA, 98532, by 1pm August 16, 2019.Access the details and necessary documents here.


    Public Works - July 24, 2019, 9:46 a.m.

  10. New Information for the Water Tank Installation at Lewis County Solid Waste

    New information has been added to the Water Tank Installation for Solid Waste on the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Proposals must be submitted to Lewis County Public Works, 2025 NE Kresky Ave, Chehalis, WA, 98532, by 11:00 am on Monday, February 24, 2020.Access the details and necessary documents here.


    Public Works - Feb. 14, 2020, 2:52 p.m.