1. Chips for Trails at McMurphy Park

    Lewis County residents are invited to bring their chippable wood debris to McMurphy Park off Annonen Road in Vader between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. April 30. Examples of acceptable items are chippable branches and small trees. These items will be ground up, then volunteers will spread the chips on trails in the park.


    Solid Waste - Feb. 1, 2022, 11:28 a.m.

  2. Transfer Station Yard Waste Drop Off

    360-740-1451Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, WA 98531Map to Central Transfer StationMon.-Sat. 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; In-bound gates close at 5:15 p.m.Yard Waste: $100.00 per ton; $15.00 minimum for 300 pounds or less.Grass clippings, leaves, garden spoils and other yard debris that is not chippable.No noxious weeds. Here is a list of noxious weeds.Wood Debris: $100.00 per ton; $15.00 minimum for 300 pounds or less.Wood debris from yard or landscaping that can be ground up into chips.No treated wood or dimensional lumber.East Lewis County Transfer Station, 6745 US Hwy 12, Morton, WA 98356Mon.-Sat. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Yardwaste: $100.00 per ton; …


    Solid Waste - Jan. 23, 2021, 9:42 a.m.

  3. Short Term Rental Registry Process

    On January 1, 2026, all owners and operators of short-term rentals (also known as Air BnBs) will be required to register the rental through Lewis County. Owners/operators will have one calendar year to come into compliance. The registry application will be available starting on January 1, 2026 through the online portal (link coming soon).The requirements are specified in Lewis County Code Chapter 17.105. The following is a summary of the requirements (this is not an exhaustive list):A short-term rental can be a single family home, accessory dwelling unit (ADU), duplex, detached bedroom, RV/trailer, yurt or other similar structure.All short-term rentals …


    Community Development - Nov. 5, 2025, 3:01 p.m.

  4. Lewis County Public Works crews finish preventive maintenance on county roads

    Lewis County Public Works crew applying chip seal rock to a road outside of Adna. CHEHALIS – Lewis County Public Works road maintenance crews have completed their annual summer preventative maintenance chip seal projects.County road crews placed 63,000 gallons of oil and 1.3 million square yards of crushed rock while resurfacing approximately 100 miles of county roads over the summer.“It’s the most efficient way to preserve our roads,” Lewis County Road Maintenance Supervisor Justin Bushnell said. “The county’s goal is to resurface roads every seven to 10 years.”“The oil is sealing up the road and preserving everything underneath it,” Bushnell …


    News Room - Sept. 18, 2023, 4:03 p.m.

  5. Levy Rate Sheet

    2022 Levy Rate Sheet2021 Levy Rate Sheet2020 Levy Rate Sheet2019 Levy Rate Sheet2018 Levy Rate Sheet2017 Levy Rate Sheet2016 Levy Rate Sheet2015 Levy Rate Sheet2014 Levy Rate Sheet2013 Levy Rate Sheet2012 Levy Rate Sheet2011 Levy Rate Sheet2010 Levy Rate Sheet2009 Levy Rate Sheet2008 Levy Rate Sheet2007 Levy Rate SheetLewis County is comprised of 169 tax codes areas (TCA). These TCAs represent 60 Districts that include State, County, City, Cemetery, Fire, School, Port and Library Districts and 92 levies. Your tax bill is determined by the budget requests of the tax district and the assessed value of your property parcel. Levy …


    Assessor - Feb. 27, 2015, 11:39 a.m.

  6. Press Release: Lewis County Detectives Recover Body

    Click Here for Full Release: PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 06-28-18 @ 2225 Contact: Chief Deputy Bruce F. Kimsey Phone: 360-748-9286 Release #: 1 Lewis County Detectives Recover Body On June 27, at approximately 7:45 a.m. a 16 year old boy was reported as a runaway or possible missing person to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) by the boy’s family. It was reported that the 16 year old lived with his father in Randle and was last seen on June 23, 2018. Prior to reporting him missing to law enforcement, family and friends attempted to locate the juvenile, but were unsuccessful. …


    Sheriff - June 28, 2018, 11:06 p.m.

  7. Reynolds Ave/Harrison Ave Corridor Improvements

    Lewis County and the City of Centralia are collaboratively working together for the improvement of the Reynolds Avenue corridor between Harrison Avenue and Pearl Street (SR 507) and Harrison Avenue corridor between the Harrison Avenue – Reynolds Avenue intersection north to the Harrison Avenue – Goodrich Rd-Kuper Rd intersections. Please follow this link to Fact Sheet No 1


    Public Works - Nov. 22, 2022, 10:26 a.m.

  8. 25-300 Authorize the County Manager to enter into interlocal agreements with the cities of Centralia, Morton, Toledo and Vader and the town of Pe Ell for the co-management of development within the urban growth areas.

    Please see the attached resolution.City of CentraliaCity of MortonCity of Pe EllCity of ToledoCity of Vader - will be uploaded when received


    Commissioners - Nov. 7, 2025, 9:32 a.m.

  9. Holiday Closure for New Year's Day

    Lewis County transfer stations in Centralia and Morton are closed on New Year's Day. They will resume their regular hours on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021. Centralia is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Morton is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In-bound gates at both transfer stations close 15 minutes prior to facility closure.


    Solid Waste - Nov. 30, 2020, 11:48 a.m.

  10. Designer Info

    Interested in being added to the Lewis County's list of Certified Designers/Engineer Firms?The following criteria would need to be met:ApplicationCopy of Washington State P.E. or Designers LicenseFor 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. 31, 2020, 7:28 a.m.