1. Lewis County transfer stations are closed Friday, July 4

    Lewis County transfer stations in Centralia and Morton are closed in observance of the Independence Day Holiday today (Friday, July 4). This closure includes the Administration Office at the Centralia site. Normal hours resume for transfer stations in Centralia and Morton will resume on Saturday, July 5. The Administration Office will reopen on Monday, July 7.


    Solid Waste - April 8, 2025, 1:20 p.m.

  2. Solid Waste & Hazardous Waste Permit

    Solid Waste & Hazardous Waste PermitSolid Waste & Hazardous Waste Permits are good for 1 year January through December.Renewal Application for a Solid Waste PermitSolid Waste Exemption Permit requires the following:Application to our office, Environmental Health 2025 NE Kresky Avenue Chehalis, WAUndergo an inspection by one of our Environmental Health StaffRenewal and continuation of a Solid Waste Exemption Permit requires the following:Annual report filed with the Washington State Department of Ecology and Lewis County Environmental HealthUpon receipt of the yearly report due by April 1st one of our Environmental Health Staff will schedule the yearly inspectionApplication for a Solid Waste …


    Environmental Health - April 24, 2018, 9:51 a.m.

  3. Styrofoam Recycling Event

    Earth Day Celebration and recycling event, Centralia College


    Solid Waste - Feb. 8, 2019, 1 p.m.

  4. Commissioners offer County Manager job to man with local roots

    Ryan Barrett CHEHALIS- After an extensive nationwide search, the Lewis County Commissioners have selected an individual with local roots as their next County Manager.The commissioners offered their top position Wednesday to Ryan Barrett, a former Lewis County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant who now oversees more than 100 employees as a captain with the South Correctional Entity in Des Moines, Wash. The commissioners selected Barrett, 41, after hosting a public meet-and-greet followed by an intensive, all-day interview session that involved nearly two dozen county employees, including elected officials, department directors and others.Barrett, who grew up in the area and served on the …


    News Room - July 13, 2023, 10:29 a.m.

  5. Christmas Day observed: Transfer stations are open!

    Transfer stations in Centralia and Morton are open regular hours today. The Lewis County Solid Waste Utility Administration Office, however, is closed today in observance of the Christmas Day holiday. The administration office will resume regular hours on Tuesday.


    Solid Waste - Oct. 19, 2022, 10:39 a.m.

  6. Class A Priorities

    Class A noxious weeds are LCNWCB's highest priority for early detection and rapid eradication. The legal requirement for Class A weed control is total eradication of all plant parts. These weeds are either absent in Lewis county or are here with very limited distribution. The only class A species that is currently known to be present in Lewis County is a single infestation of Milk Thistle, which was found in a common dumping area of Centralia. Historically, there have been records of Giant Hogweed in Lewis County, but these, to the best of our knowledge, have been eradicated.The Class A's …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 10:42 a.m.

  7. Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board Meeting & Public Hearing February 9, 2021

    Tuesday, February 9, 2021351 NW North StreetHistoric CourthouseMeeting Room in BasementPublic attendance is welcome and encouraged!In keeping with the mandate of the Lewis County Courthouse, we ask that all attendees wear a face mask.The agenda follows:Call to OrderAdoption of MinutesIntroduction of GuestsCoordinators ReportPolicyOther Business and Information*Please check back for any updates to the location and time of this meeting.**Contact the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board if you would like to attend, but require web based services to attend remotely #(360) 740-1215.


    Weed Control - Dec. 29, 2020, 11:02 a.m.

  8. Improving Quality of Life for Our Veterans - February 2019

    There are many things that contribute to our quality of life here in Lewis County – everything from where you live or work, to what you eat for breakfast, or how much stress you have in your day-to-day life. It’s common sense that your health affects your quality of life. Find out just how much at http://bit.ly/2T38SW8. However, it’s also true that your quality of life can affect your health. See what how much of an impact stress can have at https://mayocl.in/2Decu20. More


    Public Health - Feb. 6, 2019, 4:38 p.m.

  9. Hazo Hut is closed for the New Year Day Holiday

    Hazo Hut at the Lewis County transfer station in Centralia is closed today, Wednesday, Jan. 1, in observance of the New Year Day holiday. Hazo Hut will next be open on Saturday, Jan. 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.


    Solid Waste - Sept. 3, 2024, 4:32 p.m.

  10. Tire Recycling Event in Morton

    A free tire recycling events will be held on May 7 and May 8 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at the Bob Lyle Community Center parking lot. The address for the site is 700 Main Street in Morton.The events, which is for Lewis County residents only, will accept 15 tires per person, passenger and light truck tires on or off the rim, and semi-truck tires off the rim. Be prepared to show identification. Please do not bring tires from businesses, semi-truck tires on the rim, or heavy equipment tires. Sponsors are Lewis County Department of Public Works, …


    Solid Waste - April 28, 2021, 4:55 p.m.