1. Morton Transfer Station closed

    The East Lewis County Transfer Station, 6745 U.S. Hwy 12, Morton, will temporarily be closed every Wednesday and Thursday in July due to staffing shortages. Hours for solid waste disposal and recycling drop off on Monday (except July 4 when it will be closed), Tuesday, Friday and Saturday will be 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with the inbound gates closing at 4:45 p.m. The Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, will continue its regular hours: Monday (except July 4 when it will be closed) through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with inbound gates closing …


    Solid Waste - June 30, 2022, 4:45 p.m.

  2. Notice of Sale of Surplus Property

    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Auction of Surplus County Property for items declared surplus will be held at 8:00 AM, May 30, 2014, at Ritchie Brothers Auction, 104 Avery Road W., Chehalis, WA 98532. Items may be previewed Monday thru Friday beginning May 19, 2014 from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Items will be sold as is – where is to the highest bidder. Washington State sales tax is applicable. A complete list of surplus items is available from the Lewis County Department of Public Works, Fleet Services Division: 476 W. Main St., Chehalis, WA 98532 or can …


    Public Works - May 12, 2014, 4:33 p.m.

  3. Notice of Sale of Surplus Property

    Notice is Hereby Given that a Public Auction of Surplus County Property for items declared surplus will be held at 8:00am, March 5, 2013, at Ritchie Brothers Auction, 104 Avery Road W., Chehalis, WA 98532. Items my be previewed Monday thru Friday beginning February 25, 2013 from 8:00am - 5:00pm. Items will be sold as is - where is to the highest bidder. Washington State sales tax is applicable. A complete list of surplus items is available fromt the Lewis County Department of Public Works, Fleet Division: 476 W. Main St., Chehalis, WA 98532 or available to download below: Sale …


    Public Works - Feb. 14, 2013, 9:10 a.m.

  4. Notice of Sale of Surplus Property

    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Auction of Surplus County Property for items declared surplus, will be held at 8:00 AM, March 4 and 5, 2010, at Ritchie Brothers, 13232 Case Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512. Items may be previewed Friday thru Thursday beginning February 26, 2010 from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Items will be sold as is – where is to the highest bidder. Washington State sales tax is applicable. A complete list of surplus items is available from the Lewis County Department of Public Works, Fleet Division: 476 W. Main St., Chehalis, WA 98532. View the …


    Public Works - Jan. 7, 2010, 1:24 p.m.

  5. Pumper Info

    Pumpers are regulated by Lewis County Code 8.40.300 and 8.40.320.To submit a monthly pumping report, you may send them by email, mail, or in person.rae.sisson@lewiscountywa.gov125 NW Chehalis Ave Chehalis, WA 98532.Interested in being added to the Lewis County's list of Certified Pumpers?The following criteria would need to be met:ApplicationNon-refundable Fee $335Current state registration certificate and bond in accordance with RCW 18.27 (Registration of Contractors)For more information on becoming a New Certified Septic Installer, Pumper, or Designer, please contact our office 360-740-2718 or visit us at 125 NW Chehalis Ave Chehalis, WA 98532.


    Environmental Health - Jan. 30, 2020, 2:52 p.m.

  6. Building Permit Statistics Now Online

    With the goal of making information more readily available to citizens, Lewis County is proud to announce that statistics related to issued building permits are now accessible online.To view the data, please click here.To see the press release for the announcement, please click here.


    Community Development - Jan. 25, 2019, 3:51 p.m.

  7. Aquatic Plant Management & Herbicide Permits – An Overview of WSDA & Ecology's Permit Requirements

    Coverage under Ecology’s Aquatic Plant and Algae Management general permit is usually required for chemical treatments to control aquatic noxious weeds, native nuisance aquatic plants, algae and phosphorus. Several changes were made to this permit when it was updated in April 2021. This session will provide an overview of the permit, when coverage is needed or not, the application process, planning on a realistic timeline to get coverage, and monitoring and reporting requirements. Other topics will include related permits from the WSDA, such as the Noxious Weed Control permit, a demonstration of accessing SAW and applying for permit coverage, and details about the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board and its programs.


    Weed Control - Jan. 13, 2022, 1:12 p.m.

  8. Weed Board - May 2024 Quarterly Board Meeting

    The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board will be having its quarterly board meeting on Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 at 1 PM in the Noxious Weed Control office at 19 SW Cascade Avenue in Chehalis, WA. The agenda may be found: here. Please contact LCNWCB staff at 360.740.1215 for more details.


    Weed Control - Feb. 6, 2024, 11:07 a.m.

  9. ONLINE MARRIAGE APPLICATION

    The Lewis County Auditor's Office offers the ability for applicants to begin the marriage application process from the comfort of their homes. By clicking on the link below, applicants will be able to fill in the necessary information for the marriage application and certificate.After completely filling in all fields and pressing submit, the applicants will be given a marriage application number to bring with them to the Auditor's Office. Applicants will need to bring the number, valid government issued I.D., and cash or check for $172.00.The Auditor's Office processes the licenses Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:15 p.m. The license …


    Auditor - Oct. 30, 2015, 10:50 a.m.

  10. Eastern LC Weeds Presentation

    Join us at Eastern Centralia Community College for a presentation on Noxious Weeds of Eastern Lewis County. Learn how to ID these pesky invadors AND how to control them! Space is limited so make sure to preregister for this one!Please email Weeds@Lewiscountywa.gov to reserve your seat.East Centralia Community College is located at 701 Airport Way in Morton, WA. Class will start promptly at 9am and run until 12:30, with one 10 minute break. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.Weeds we will be covering include:Scotch BroomKnapweedHawkweedKnotweedSpurge LaurelBlackberryRush Skeleton weedCommon TansyDalmatian Toadflax


    Weed Control - Jan. 18, 2024, 2:34 p.m.