1. Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulation Amendments

    Comprehensive Plan Periodic UpdateBeginning July 2023, Lewis County and all cities in the county are required by the Washington State Growth Management Act to update their comprehensive plans. Lewis County is coordinating this effort through the Planned Growth Committee. Packwood Subarea PlanLewis County is partnering with the community of Packwood to develop a subarea plan. Onalaska Subarea PlanLewis County is partnering with the community of Onalaska to update the subarea plan.


    Community Development - Dec. 24, 2020, noon

  2. Emergency Preparedness

    Communities throughout the Pacific Northwest are subject to many potential natural and man-made disasters. While we hope that such occurrences never happen, it has been shown time and time again that being prepared for disasters is wise and prudent.Ready.gov provides disaster planning guides for families, communities and businesses. Ready.gov is a good starting point for anyone interested in planning ahead for disasters. Here we have informational materials available from the Washington State Military Department/Emergency Management Division in PDF format available for downloading.For further information about natural or man-made disasters or disaster preparedness planning, please contact Lewis County Emergency Management, or …


    Emergency Management - Aug. 25, 2014, 11:25 a.m.

  3. Today is the last day to drop off Christmas trees for free in Morton

    When the holidays are wrapped up, make plans to give your Christmas trees and other holiday items new life: recycle them!Undecorated, live Christmas trees will be accepted for free at the Morton Transfer Station, 6745 US Highway 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday from Dec. 26 through Jan. 11. Customers should check in with the scale attendant for details on where to drop off unwanted Christmas trees.Other holiday items that can be recycled at Lewis County transfer stations in Morton and Centralia, or curbside recycling programs, include paper holiday cards, wrapping paper, gift boxes and corrugated …


    Solid Waste - Dec. 26, 2024, 11:49 a.m.

  4. Inmate Phone System

    Inmate Phones This facility’s inmate phone system is provided by HOMEWAV. Only inmates may initiate phone calls. ALL CALLS are subject to recording and monitoring. Phone Calls Money can be added to the inmate’s phone account through www.homewav.com utilizing the "Deposit Funds NOW!" button at the top of the HomeWav webpage or by coming onsite and using the HomeWav kiosk in the front lobby. Money can also be added by dialing 314-764-2872. There is a $1.00 charge for adding funds via phone. There is no minimum amount to add however the maximum amount is $250.00When you receive a call you …


    Sheriff - Sept. 15, 2014, 7:21 a.m.

  5. Transfer Station Recycling: Pay to Drop Off

    ***Lewis County transfer stations are CLOSED Sundays and all major holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.***Lewis County Central Solid Waste Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, WA 98531. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Gates close at 5:15 p.m.Map to Central Transfer StationEast Lewis County Transfer Station, 6745 U.S. Hwy. 12, Morton, WA 98356. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.360-740-1451Appliances Non-Refrigerated Units:$10.00 each Please pay at scale house prior to dropping off.Washing MachinesDryersOvens/Ranges/StovesHot Water HeatersDish WashersAppliances Refrigerated Units:$30.00 each Please pay at the …


    Solid Waste - Dec. 17, 2020, 3:40 p.m.

  6. Lewis County outreach project will help customers identify recyclable items

    Cart tag being placed on a recycling bin in a curbside recycling project set to begin in Lewis County Apr. 17. CHEHALIS – Determining what to place in your curbside recycling container and what goes in the garbage will soon become easier for you, thanks to a grant from the Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE).Beginning Monday, Apr. 17, a cart-tagging project will educate recycling customers in an effort to reduce the amount of garbage that goes into curbside recycling bins.The educational tags placed on all 20,000 recycling carts in Lewis County will list the materials customers should include in …


    News Room - April 13, 2023, 4:10 p.m.

  7. Community Recycle Event in the Winlock-Vader area

    This event will be held at the Old Winlock Drop Box, 1105 Winlock-Vader Road, Winlock, WA 98596Household 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 items and locations for drop off). Television & Computer Recycling: Residents may drop off …


    Solid Waste - March 14, 2025, 4:47 p.m.

  8. eFiling

    THE LEWIS COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE IS NOW ACCEPTING eFILING!eFileWA RESOURCES AND CLERK GUIDELINESeFileWA Link: eFile WA - Landing Page (tylertech.cloud)Prior to e-filing, you are encouraged to review:Document Filing OrderDocuments That Cannot Be eFiledWashington State General Rule 30 (GR30)Fee ScheduleeFILING IS ONLY FOR SUPERIOR COURT CASE FILINGS.WE APPRECIATE YOUR PATIENCE AS WE NAVIGATE THIS NEW SERVICE.LOCAL CLERK POLICIES WILL BE DEVELOPED AND UPDATED AS NEEDED.***BENCH COPIES - Bench copies can not be submitted using eFileWA. All bench copies should be emailed to Superior Court Administration at SCAdmin@lewiscountywa.govCIVIL PROTECTION ORDER (CPO) - New Petitions for Civil Protection Orders will not be accepted …


    Clerk - Sept. 10, 2024, 10:02 a.m.

  9. Office Hours

    2025 Holiday Hours:December 24th- 8:00 AM-3:00 PMDecember 25th- ClosedDecember 26th- 10:00 AM-4:30 PMMonday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PMTuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PMWednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PMThursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PMFriday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PMThe Treasurer's office does not process property transfers after 4 PM. This is to ensure that we have enough time to thoroughly review and process real estate transactions and for documents to be recorded by the Auditor's office prior to closing. Please click here for more information on this policy.


    Treasurer - Oct. 21, 2015, 3:48 p.m.

  10. Toledo Community Recycle Event Oct. 28

    You may recycle a variety of items at a Lewis County Solid Waste Utility Community Recycle Event 10 a.m. to 2p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at South County Park, 212 Ray Rd. in Toledo.There'll be household hazardous waste and yard waste collection, electronics, scrap metal, tires and glass recycling, along with sensitive document shredding ( 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.).


    News Room - Oct. 20, 2023, 9:59 a.m.