1. Tire Recycling Event in Morton

    Lewis County residents may recycle up to 15 passenger or light truck tires on or off the rim from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 20 and May 21 at a special community recycling event at the Bob Lyle Community Center, 700 Main St., Morton, WA 98356. The event is for residential customers only. Please do not bring tires from business customers, semi-truck tires or heavy equipment tires. Be prepared to show identification, and to unload your own tires. The event is sponsored by the city of Morton, Lewis County Department of Public Works Solid Waste Utility and the Department …


    Solid Waste - April 21, 2022, 11:09 a.m.

  2. Community Litter Cleanup Program

    Inmate Litter ProgramThe Lewis County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Utility, operates a litter pick-up program that uses inmate labor from the Lewis County Jail.To report an illegal dump on Lewis County Right of Way or to report a County road in need of litter pickup, please call 360-740-1123 or 360-740-1451. Please have the road name with approximate mile posts available or location of the dump site to report.To report an illegal dump or a Washington State highway in need of litter pickup, please call the Washington Department of Ecology at 360-407-6351. Lewis County is not authorized to clean …


    Solid Waste - Aug. 13, 2014, 12:41 p.m.

  3. Tire Recycling Events

    When grant funding becomes available, Lewis County Code Enforcement and Lewis County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Utility Division partner to hold tire recycling events.At these events, passenger and light truck tires will be accepted for free, and the tires can be on or off the rim. Please do not bring tires from businesses, semi-trucks or heavy equipment, as the county is unable to accept them.While there are no special recycling events currently scheduled, Lewis County Transfer Stations in Centralia and Morton do recycle many types of tires for a fee.For more information, please call the Solid Waste Utility …


    Environmental Health - April 29, 2020, 11:17 a.m.

  4. Community Litter Cleanup Program

    Lewis County Litter ProgramThe Lewis County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Utility, operates a litter pick-up program.To report an illegal dump on Lewis County Right of Way or to report a County road in need of litter pickup, please call 360-740-1123, 360-740-1451, or email swu@lewiscountywa.gov. Please have the road name with approximate mile posts available or location of the dump site or litter to report.To report an illegal dump or a Washington State highway in need of litter pickup, please call the Washington Department of Ecology at 360-407-6351. Lewis County is not authorized to clean up litter on private …


    Solid Waste - Aug. 13, 2014, 12:41 p.m.

  5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    How do I quash my warrant?Each court handles quashing warrants differently. Contact the court your warrant is issued from for more information.Who is my attorney?If you have already screened and been assigned an attorney you should have received the name and phone number to your assigned attorney. If you have lost this information please email public.defense@lewiscountywa.gov for further assistance.When is my next court date?Contact your attorney for your next court date or contact the court that your matter is out of. You may also enter your information into Find My Court Date link to obtain the next court date.How can …


    Public Defense - April 15, 2025, 1:52 p.m.

  6. Solid Waste Disposal District 2:00 p.m.* (Note: The change from regular schedule.)

    Pursuant to RCW 36.58.100 et seq., the Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District (LCSWDD) No. 1, a quasi-municipal corporation, was established by Ordinance 1124 (now LCC 8.15.150) in 1992, after Lewis County and all incorporated cities signed an interlocal agreement to form it. In addition to forming the district, the agreement established flow control, directing all solid waste generated in Lewis County to be disposed of at LCSWDD sites. Representatives from the cities and the County serve as the Executive Advisory Committee to the Disposal District Commissioners, who by statute are the Lewis County Commissioners. The Lewis County Public Works …


    Solid Waste - Aug. 19, 2021, 11:01 a.m.

  7. Long time Lewis County Engineer retires after 40 years of public service

    Lewis County Commissioner Sean Swope, left, Tim Fife, Commissioner Lindsey Pollock and Commissioner Scott Brummer. Geoff Soderquist, left, and County Engineer Tim Fife. CHEHALIS – The design and construction of many of the roads and bridges in Lewis County passes the desk of County Engineer Tim Fife. Over the past decade, Fife has overseen dozens of projects with a keen eye on being fiscally responsible while also providing quality construction and maintenance on 1,042 miles of county roads. As the County Engineer, Fife performs oversight on drainage and diking districts as well.Fife retires this week after approximately 40 years in …


    News Room - Sept. 21, 2023, 4:12 p.m.

  8. Title VI Program

    Title VI Program


    Public Works - Feb. 18, 2021, 10:32 a.m.

  9. Wheeled All-Terrain Vehicles (WATVs) on County Roads

    Wheeled All-Terrain Vehicles (WATVs) on County Roads The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved Ordinance 1286 on June 4, 2018 in accordance with Chapter 46.09 RCW allowing the operation of WATVs on certain unincorporated county roads with posted speed limits of 35 MPH or less. Ordinance 1286 became effective upon ratification by the BOCC. • Text of Ordinance 1286 & Chapter 10.40 of Lewis County Code • Map of County roads where you may legally operate a WATV, subject to all Washington State registration and licensing requirements, and equipment laws. • List of County roads designated for WATV …


    Public Works - June 6, 2018, 8:06 a.m.

  10. Tire Recycling Event in Centralia

    Lewis County residents may recycle up to 15 passenger or light truck tires that are on or off the rim at this event in Centralia. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 25 and March 26 in the vacant lot at the corner of N. Pearl St. and W. Maple St. The event is for Lewis County residents only. Please be prepared to show ID, and unload your own tires. For more information, please contact 360-740-1451 or email swu@lewiscountywa.gov. The event is co-sponsored by Lewis County Department of Public Works Solid Waste Utility Division, the …


    Solid Waste - March 18, 2022, 4:13 p.m.