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Approve an intergovernmental cooperative agreement between Lewis County and the United States Geological Service
Please see attached agreement
Commissioners - Nov. 21, 2019, 10:37 a.m.
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Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for engineering and architectural services related to the Animal Shelter building
Please see attached.
Commissioners - Feb. 6, 2020, 2:39 p.m.
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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.
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Empty Pesticide Container Recycling Event
Empty Pesticide Container Recycling Event: October 1 & 2, 2018 A recycling event to accept empty pesticide containers will be held October 1 & 2, 2018 from 9AM to 12PM at the Lewis County Solid Waste Services, Central Transfer Station. The Central Transfer Station is located at 1411 South Tower Avenue, in Centralia, WA. The event will accept only empty pesticide containers (jugs, buckets & drums) that are cleaned, triple rinsed with labels and caps removed (no metal or rubber linings). The empty pesticide containers will be accepted “free of charge”. For more information, contact: Lewis County Solid Waste Services, …
Weed Control - Sept. 7, 2018, 11:47 a.m.
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Worm Composting Workshop
The deadline to pre-register for this workshop has passed, but you may still be able to register if there is space available. Please check registration availability here: http://extension.wsu.edu/lewis/event/worm-composting-16/Learn how worms can help you save money and help the environment. Red wigglers can eat a lot of your kitchen waste that they turn into great fertilizer you can add to your household plants and outdoor gardens. The WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteers will share their knowledge about red wigglers at this workshop at 5:30 p.m. today via Zoom.Please call 360-740-1216 or email jason.adams@lewiscountywa.gov, if you have any questions.
Solid Waste - Feb. 1, 2022, 4:37 p.m.
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Lewis County SWAC Meeting in August
The Lewis County SWAC now meets at 1:00 p.m. the second Wednesday of every other month, starting in August 2022, in the Lewis County Public Works Building, 2025 NE Kresky Ave., Chehalis, WA 98532. If a regularly scheduled meeting lands on a holiday, members may elect to cancel the meeting or vote to meet on an alternate date.Meetings are open to the public, and offered online via Zoom.Here is a link to the Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory Committee page for more information, such as agenda's and meeting packets.Please contact the Lewis County Solid Waste Utility Office at 360-740-1451 or …
Solid Waste - July 1, 2022, 1:58 p.m.
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Styrofoam Recycling
Free Styrofoam recycling is taking place at the Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia. Styrofoam must be clean, dry, free of all tape and labels. Look for the #6 Recycling Symbol or EPS inside the symbol. If you are unsure, bend the material. It should break, and you will notice individual beads of Styrofoam. Place Styrofoam in clear bags, or place in bag at event. Black or opague bags cannot be accepted. Please do not bring in the following:No foil-covered Styrofoam Nop grey Insta-pak foam No other Insta-pak foam No spray-in foam No blue or pink insulation foam …
Solid Waste - June 14, 2016, 1:38 p.m.
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Visit us at Centralia College during Earth Week!
Earth Day was yesterday, April 22, but we are still celebrating this week! The Lewis County Solid Waste Utility and the WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter Volunteers will host information booths in the TransAlta Commons today in honor of Earth Day. Stop by to learn about both organization's programs to help you reduce waste, recycle more, compost, clean up litter, and make Lewis County a great place to live. Let's work together to do our part to help create a better future. If you are looking for ways to get involved in improving Lewis County's environment, please visit www.lewiscountywa.gov/recycle
Solid Waste - April 18, 2025, 9:44 a.m.
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Educational Programs
Solid Waste Utility staff provides year-round educational programs to the entire community. Transfer Station Tours Solid Waste Utility staff members are available to provide tours of the Centralia Transfer Station in Centralia. To see the facilities first hand, please call the office to arrange a tour at 360-740-1451 or email swu@lewiscountywa.gov. School Classroom Presentations Solid Waste Utility education staff members and WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteers are happy to come into your classroom to teach about waste reduction, recycling, composting, proper hazardous waste management, and garbage. Or, they can offer these educational sessions via Zoom as well. Please …
Solid Waste - May 11, 2009, 2:28 p.m.
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Litter Clean-up Programs
Adopt-A-Road Program The Lewis County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Utility's Adopt-A-Road Program is now available for community groups or like-minded friends and neighbors to pick up litter along county roads. Organizations and individuals can submit an application to adopt a section of road to clean at least four times a year, or sign up for a one-time clean up of a community, neighborhood, or park. Lewis County Community Litter Program The Lewis County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Utility, operates a litter pick-up program that uses inmate labor from the Lewis County Jail.
Solid Waste - Sept. 6, 2022, 4:42 p.m.
