1. Residential customers can drop off unwanted chemicals in Morton today

    Residents may drop of household hazardous waste for free from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the East Lewis County Transfer Station, 6745 U.S. Hwy 12, just east of Morton. Examples of household hazardous materials that can be dropped off are cleaners, lawn, garden, and pool chemicals. Businesses may not bring hazardous materials to the East Lewis County Transfer Station. For more information, please call 360-740-1221 or email swu@lewiscountywa.gov.


    Solid Waste - Dec. 27, 2024, 12:32 p.m.

  2. Notice of a Public Hearing for Ordinance 1371, which would amend Chapter 2.40, Standards for Public Defense Services, of Lewis County Code.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Dec. 2, 2025, 12:21 p.m.

  3. 20-422 Approve the Interlocal Agreement for Emergency Management Services between Lewis County Emergency Management and the Cities of Chehalis, Napavine, Morton and Mossyrock

    Please see the attached ILA.


    Commissioners - Jan. 21, 2026, 4:37 p.m.

  4. Known Toxic Sites

    Superfund Sites are described as "Thousands of contaminated sites exist nationally due to hazardous waste being dumped, left out in the open, or otherwise improperly managed. These sites include manufacturing facilities, processing plants, landfills and mining sites." EPA, What is a Superfund?For more information on this please see Environmental Protection AgencySearch for Superfund Sites in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. Various Articles Washington State Department of Ecology Site Clean-up Search PageState identifies more toxic sites needing cleanupWashington State Department of Ecology,Toxic Cleanups: Hazardous Sites List


    Environmental Health - Oct. 23, 2014, 2:01 p.m.

  5. Hazo Hut in Centralia is open for residential customers

    Hazo Hut at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, is open today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residential customers can drop off the following items for free up to 10 burned out fluorescent lights, leftover household chemicals, and up to 5 gallons of used motor oil or antifreeze. The household hazardous waste collection facility is open every Wednesday and the first and third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.


    Solid Waste - May 8, 2025, 1:14 p.m.

  6. Recycle up to 10 fluorescent bulbs at Hazo Hut today

    Hazo Hut at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, is open today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residential customers can drop off the following items for free up to 10 burned out fluorescent lights, leftover household chemicals, and up to 5 gallons of used motor oil or antifreeze. The household hazardous waste collection facility is open every Wednesday and the first and third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.


    Solid Waste - May 8, 2025, 1:15 p.m.

  7. Recycle fluorescent lights accepted in Morton today (3/12)

    Residents may drop of household hazardous waste, including up to 15 compact fluorescent lights, for free from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the East Lewis County Transfer Station, 6745 U.S. Hwy 12, just east of Morton. Examples of household hazardous materials that can be dropped off are cleaners, lawn, garden, and pool chemicals. Businesses may not bring hazardous materials to the East Lewis County Transfer Station. For more information, please call 360-740-1221 or email swu@lewiscountywa.gov.


    Solid Waste - Jan. 9, 2026, 3:31 p.m.

  8. About the Clerk

    Our Mission The Lewis County Clerk serves as the official record keeper for the Superior Court. It is our mission to serve the courts and the citizens of Lewis County in a manner best suited to provide quality, efficient, and effective service. We believe the public has a right to employees who embody the highest standards of excellence, integrity, and fairness. About the Clerk The County Clerk, Scott Tinney is one of several independent, elected officials provided by the Washington State Constitution (Article IV, Sec 26), with specific and special duties assigned by statute, as well as local and state …


    Clerk - May 12, 2009, 3:39 p.m.

  9. 26-077 Approve interlocal agreement with Thurston County Special Operations Rescue Team (SORT) to provide technical rescue services for permit-required confined spaces at the Lewis County Jail.

    Please see the attached agreement.


    Commissioners - March 5, 2026, 1:36 p.m.

  10. 25-096 Approve the interlocal agreement (ILA) for emergency management services between Lewis County Emergency Management and the municipalities of Vader, Toledo, Winlock, Morton, Mossyrock, Napavine, and Pe Ell.

    Please see the attached agreement.


    Commissioners - April 8, 2025, 1:50 p.m.