1. Connecting Neighbors for Earth Month Bonus Workshop: Composting Basics

    If you want to become more of a Do-It-Yourselfer, meet resourceful people in your community, and help the environment at the same time, the WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter (MRC) Volunteers have organized “Connecting Neighbors,” a series of workshops, events, and open houses in honor of Earth Month in conjunction with the MRC Tool Bucket Library (TBL) and local partners.The workshops take place every Friday starting on April 3 and running through May 1 with a special event on Saturday, May 2, to round out the Earth Month celebration. Some workshop locations are in the neighboring Centralia Christian School …


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 10:47 a.m.

  2. Connecting Neighbors for Earth Month: Food Preservation & Safety

    If you want to become more of a Do-It-Yourselfer, meet resourceful people in your community, and help the environment at the same time, the WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter (MRC) Volunteers have organized “Connecting Neighbors,” a series of workshops, events, and open houses in honor of Earth Month in conjunction with the MRC Tool Bucket Library (TBL) and local partners.The workshops take place every Friday starting on April 3 and running through May 1 with a special event on Saturday, May 2, to round out the Earth Month celebration. Some workshop locations are in the neighboring Centralia Christian School …


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 10:40 a.m.

  3. FAQ

    How is the Code Compliance workload prioritized? Currently, we act on complaint related issues unless we feel there are serious health risks or negligent activity. We are working diligently to respond to each and every complaint. Serious cases and ongoing issues often require a great deal of our time and resources and may carry priority. Why do I have to remove my junk or hulk vehicle if it is on my property? Having a hulk vehicle visible from public right of way or other real property is a violation of Lewis county Code 8.05.070. How much do hulk vehicle inspections …


    Code Compliance - June 8, 2022, 8:43 a.m.

  4. MRC Tool Bucket Library Open House

    The Master Recycler Composters of Lewis County have officially opened the MRC Tool Bucket Library and the Floral Park Sustainability Park. They are inviting the public to an open house from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 22 at Floral Park Sustainability Project, 103 E. Floral St., Centralia, to learn about both community programs. The tool library is just like a book library, but it offers tools for checkout. In addition to learning about the tool library and Floral Park, MRC Volunteers will have information on how to volunteer with their group and their community projects. If you have questions …


    Solid Waste - July 18, 2025, 9:35 a.m.

  5. Connecting Neighbors for Earth Month: Bike Maintenance

    If you want to become more of a Do-It-Yourselfer, meet resourceful people in your community, and help the environment at the same time, the WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter (MRC) Volunteers have organized “Connecting Neighbors,” a series of workshops, events, and open houses in honor of Earth Month in conjunction with the MRC Tool Bucket Library (TBL) and local partners.The workshops take place every Friday starting on April 3 and running through May 1 with a special event on Saturday, May 2, to round out the Earth Month celebration. Some workshop locations are in the neighboring Centralia Christian School …


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 10:44 a.m.

  6. Leaf Event 2025: First Day!

    Rake up and bag your leaves so gardeners and composters can put them to good use. Bagged leaves may be dropped off on the event day. Leaves will be available for pickup today on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. (A second event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 22) WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteers will be on hand to inspect leaves and help the event run smoothly. The event is across the street from its normal location and will be a drive-through event at the Floral Park Sustainability Project at the corner of …


    Solid Waste - July 7, 2025, 10:23 a.m.

  7. Leaf Exchange Event: Final Day!

    Rake up and bag your leaves so gardeners and composters can put them to good use. Bagged leaves may be dropped off on the event day. Leaves will be available for pickup on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteers will be on hand to inspect leaves and help the event run smoothly. The event is across the street from its normal location and will be a drive-through event at the Floral Park Sustainability Project at the corner of Floral Street and South Tower Avenue in Centralia. No garbage, other yard waste, or …


    Solid Waste - July 7, 2025, 10:22 a.m.

  8. Public Defense Standards

    Washington Courts: News and InformationWashington Supreme Court Issues Interim Order on Public Defense StandardsJune 09, 2025The Washington Supreme Court issued an Order on caseload standards the Court has adopted for indigent criminal defense services. The Order is a summary explanation of the new caseload standards, which permit full implementation to be achieved over a period of time.The Court adopted the caseload standards at its June 4, 2025 en banc conference, ahead of final rule changes, to help jurisdictions that are currently conducting budget planning. The revised caseload standards will be integrated into court rules once the Court’s review of all …


    Public Defense - June 9, 2025, 4:13 p.m.

  9. Community Recycle Event in Pe Ell offers free drop off

    Community Recycle Event, Pe Ell Town Hall, 111 Main St., Pe Ell, WA 98572This event is on a first-come, first-served basis for residential customers. When containers are full for a certain recyclable item, they will be closed, and that those items will no longer be accepted.Household Hazardous WasteCleaners, pool chemicals, lawn chemicals, etc.Fluorescent lights/compact fluorescent lights, up to 10 per householdEvent will also collect the following for recycling:Televisions (under 42 inches), computer monitors, CPUs, laptops (two per household for electronic items)Clean yard waste*From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.* Sensitive Document Shredding (customers may bring up to three bags or boxes …


    Solid Waste - April 8, 2025, 1:17 p.m.

  10. Free Legal Clinics - Fall/Winter 2025

    Legal Clinic Rural Flyer - EnglishLegal Clinic Rural Flyer - SpanishPlease see the attached flyer announcing a FREE legal clinic held in rural counties: Lewis, Pacific, and Wahkiakum. Clinics are open to the public and operate first come, first-served from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.Clinic Dates and Locations:September 15 - Lewis County, Law and Justice Center, Room 429October 8 - Wahkiakum County, Town of Cathlamet Community CenterOctober 10 - Lewis County, Law and Justice Center, Room 429November 13 - Pacific County, Superior Court Law Library, South BendNovember 14 - Lewis County, Law & Justice Center, Room 429December 9 - Wahkiakum …


    Superior Court - Sept. 4, 2025, 4:12 p.m.