1. Antifreeze can be recycled at Hazo Hut today until 3 p.m.

    Lewis County residents can drop off unwanted household chemicals, up to five gallons of used motor oil, up to five gallons of antifreeze, 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 3 p.m. The Hazo Hut is closing early today because of the predicted storm. 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 or emailing …


    Solid Waste - Dec. 27, 2024, 12:27 p.m.

  2. Residents can bring in sensitive documents for shredding

    The LeMay Mobile Shredding truck will be at the WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter (MRC) Volunteers' Christmas Tree Recycling Event in the parking lot before you enter the Lewis County transfer station in Centralia at 1411 S. Tower Ave. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 3, 2026. Residential customers may bring up to 3 bags or boxes of sensitive documents they would like to have shredded. There is no charge for this service, but the MRC Volunteers are accepting donations to support their community education and outreach programs. The shredded paper will be recycled at a paper recycling …


    Solid Waste - Nov. 18, 2025, 12:19 p.m.

  3. Household Hazardous Waste Satellite Collection Event: Morton

    Lewis County residents may drop off unwanted household chemicals and fluorescent lights from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at the East Lewis County Transfer Station in Morton as part of the Utility's Household Hazardous Waste Satellite Events. Other recycling opportunities at this event: Styrofoam recycling and E-Cycle Recycling. The event will accept block and food service Styrofoam as long it is clean, empty, dry. Please keep like materials together in a clear plastic bag for drop-off. For E-Cycle items (televisions smaller than 55 inches, CPUs, and monitors) there is a limit of two items per household.


    Solid Waste - Feb. 1, 2022, 1:24 p.m.

  4. Diversion

    Diversion is an option to deal with a first or a minor offense a youth has committed where they wish to take responsibility for their action and make amends. They do not have to go to court or go before a judge. A meeting would be set up with a probation officer to provide an opportunity for youth to sign a diversion agreement. The diversion agreement can require the juvenile to complete community service, counseling, classes, and/or restitution to name a few. Typically diversion is a one time opportunity, and upon completion, the youth has the opportunity to destroy their …


    Juvenile Court - Oct. 24, 2014, 1:10 p.m.

  5. Emergency Operations Center

    Current EOC Activation Level Level 3: Normal Operations EOC Activation Level Definitions Level 3: Normal OperationsEmergency Management is actively monitoring for alerts, watches, and warnings. No immediate threat exists, and daily operations continue as normal.Level 2: Partial ActivationAn incident or event has occurred—or is likely to occur—that may significantly impact the community. Emergency Management is coordinating resources, and there is potential for the situation to escalate.Level 1: Full ActivationA major emergency or disaster is underway or imminent, possibly involving multiple jurisdictions. Extended operations and 24/7 staffing may be required. Local jurisdictions may issue or have issued emergency or disaster declarations.


    Emergency Management - March 13, 2020, 9:09 a.m.

  6. Addendum 1 Added -Small Works Roster Members Only -Crane Services for the Wildwood Road Culvert Replacement Project

    An Addendum has been added to this 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 Sept 3, 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 - Aug. 28, 2013, 12:11 p.m.

  7. Giant Asian Hornet *Get the Scoop*

    Surely you've seen the headlines and heard all the hype about the newest pest invading Washington State.If you want to learn more about Asian giant hornet - a new invasive species recently discovered in Washington State in late 2019 - then this video is for you! Grab a snack, settle in, and listen as entomologist Chris Looney walks you through the history and biology of Asian giant hornet. Learn how it was discovered, what the potential impacts are, and what's being done to stop it.Much thanks to Washington Invasive Species Council for making this video available to the public!


    Weed Control - March 12, 2020, 2:56 p.m.

  8. Be Aware of this Early Spring Weed!

    Things are warming up and the earliest of weeds are getting a move on their spring growth. Lesser celandine (Ficaria verna) is a lesser known weed, but is one that should be on everyone’s list of weeds to be on the look out for.Lesser celandine is a stunning ornamental ground cover, and is one of the earliest blooming flowers in the spring. It is also a Class B Noxious Weed that finds Lewis County a very suitable place to grow. By emerging before natives in early spring, lesser celandine gains a competitive advantage over native understory plants. Once established, lesser …


    Weed Control - March 18, 2021, 12:21 p.m.

  9. Title VI Program

    Title VI Program


    Public Works - Feb. 18, 2021, 10:32 a.m.

  10. Water Laboratory

    Lab Operating Schedule Change effective September 1, 2025Beginning Monday, September 1, the Lewis County Public Health & Social Services water laboratory will operate on a new schedule. The lab will be open weekdays during the first and second full weeks of each month.The lab will be open the following weeks:September 1 and 8October 6 and 13November 3 and 10December 1 and 8Coliform (bacteria) Water Testing for Flood-Impacted WellsDecember 15, 2025 – January 14, 2026Lewis County Public Health & Social Services is offering no-cost coliform (bacteria) testing for flood-impacted private wells and small water systems in the Randle and Packwood area.Test …


    Environmental Health - March 31, 2016, 8:23 a.m.