1. Curbside Recycling is Available to All Lewis County Residents

    Curbside recycling is a program in which customers pay for a 96-gallon tote to be picked up every two weeks. LeMay, a division of Waste Connections, offers this service. LeMay's phone number is 360-736-4769.The following items can be included in curbside recycling containers:***Please make sure all containers are empty, clean, and dry.***NewspaperMagazinesCorrugated CardboardOffice PaperSchool PaperJunk MailTin CansAluminum CansPlastic BottlesPlastic JugsPlastic dairy cupsCurbside Recycling East of Morton:The Lewis County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) approved a measure in 2023 that expands curbside recycling to residents living east of Morton. The hauler providing this service, LeMay, a division of Waste Connections, is currently …


    Solid Waste - July 8, 2022, 10:28 a.m.

  2. Lewis County Assessor says more citizens may become eligible for tax exemptions

    Lewis County Assessor Ross Nielson inside his office in the Lewis County courthouse. CHEHALIS – Lewis County seniors and persons with disabilities stand to benefit from new low income property tax exemptions. “Median income for the county appears to be increasing, and tax reduction exemption thresholds are being increased, which will likely mean more people will be eligible to take part in this exemption, and those that already qualify may receive a greater reduction in taxes,” Lewis County Assessor Ross Nielson said. “We are waiting on the official calculations from the Washington State Department of Revenue, and it appears that …


    News Room - July 12, 2023, 4:09 p.m.

  3. Community Recycle Event in the Toledo Area

    The event will take place at the South County Regional Park, 212 Ray Road, Toledo, WA 98591, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., unless the containers fill up before 2 p.m.Household Hazardous Waste Event: Residential customers may drop off unwanted or left-over household cleaners, lawn, garden, pool chemicals, other household chemicals. Please be prepared to leave your containers at the event. Workers don't have a place to empty them, and return them. Other limits: 5 gallons motor oil, 5 gallons antifreeze, 5 gallons cooking oil, and no containers larger than 5 gallons. No PaintCare items (Please check PaintCare.org for PaintCare.org …


    Solid Waste - March 7, 2024, 2:58 p.m.

  4. Mandatory Boating Safety Class

    Mandatory Boating Safety Education Class Offered in Lewis County August 7, 2010 Mandatory Boating Safety Education became a reality for Washington Boaters starting January of 2008. Boaters under the age of 26 years old are now required to possess a valid boating safety card when operating a vessel with a motor of 15 horsepower or greater. Deputies from the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a Safety Education class on Saturday, August 7th. The class will be offered from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Training Room located on the first floor of the …


    Sheriff - July 28, 2010, 8:38 a.m.

  5. Residents can drop off hazardous waste, scrap metal, and more in Randle

    A Community Recycle Event for east end residents at the Lewis County (Kiona) Road Shop, 8911 US Hwy 12, Randle, will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 27Satellite Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event: Residential customers may drop off their unwanted or leftover cleaners, aerosol cans, lawn, garden, pool chemicals, and other household chemicals. Please be prepared to leave 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 5 gallons motor oil, 5 gallons antifreeze, 5 gallons cooking oil, and no …


    Solid Waste - June 9, 2025, 10:59 a.m.

  6. Notice to Consultants - Request for Proposals (RFP) Professional Engineering Design - West Connector Phase I Improvements

    There has been a Request for Proposals added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Please submit by mail a complete proposal packet to: Lewis County Public Works, Attn: Josh Metcalf, 2025 NE Kresky Ave, Chehalis, WA, 98502 or through email to Josh.Metcalf@lewiscountywa.gov no later than 4:00 p.m. on May 15, 2023. Submittals will not be accepted after that time and date.Access the details and necessary documents here.


    Public Works - April 20, 2023, 12:19 p.m.

  7. ATTENTION CURRENT AND POTENTIAL VENDORS! Lewis County's vendor rosters are now online! Action by you is required.

    Effective August 1, 2023, Lewis County's Vendor List for goods and services, Small Works Roster and Consultant Services Roster are hosted in an online database provided by the Municipal Research Services Center (MRSC). MRSC Rosters connects businesses with public agencies in Washington State. This applies to both current and potential vendors.Go to the Vendor Information tab located on the left side of the Auditor's Page.


    Auditor - July 27, 2023, 11:26 a.m.

  8. Bidcall for One Hydroseeder

    A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Bids are due June 20, 2017 by 11:00 am at the Lewis County Commissioner's Office, (Lewis County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, Room 210, 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA, 98532). The Bids will be opened at 11:00 am or later. Specifications and bid forms may be obtained from Lewis County Department of Public Works Fleet Division located at 476 W. Main St., Chehalis, WA 98532, or telephone 360-740-1194. Access the details and necessary documents here.


    Public Works - June 7, 2017, 10:34 a.m.

  9. August Solid Waste Disposal District No. 1 Meeting

    The Disposal District governing board meets monthly in the Lewis County Commissioners’ meeting room, second floor of the Lewis County Historic Courthouse, 351 N.W. North St., Chehalis. The meetings are held on the fourth Monday at 11:00 a.m., excluding holidays. This is an Open Public Meeting. This meeting is barrier free. People needing special assistance or accommodations should contact Donna Zuber, Administrative Assistant Sr. for Lewis County Solid Waste, 360-740-1451, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. See attached document


    Public Works - Aug. 18, 2016, 1:51 p.m.

  10. Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District #1 Monthly Meeting

    The Disposal District governing board meets monthly in the Lewis County Commissioners’ meeting room, second floor of the Lewis County Historic Courthouse, 351 N.W. North St., Chehalis. The meetings are held on the fourth Monday at 11:00 a.m., excluding holidays. This is an Open Public Meeting. This meeting is barrier free. People needing special assistance or accommodations should contact Donna Zuber, Administrative Assistant Sr. for Lewis County Solid Waste, 360-740-1451, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. See attached document


    Public Works - June 23, 2016, 10:04 a.m.