1. Spring Repair & Sustainability Fair

    Repair & Sustainability Fair: The WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter (MRC) volunteers are teaming up with Centralia College, the Lewis County Solid Waste Utility and others in the community to offer the Repair & Sustainability Fair to the area residents. It will be located in the SWFT Centralia at Centralia College at 807 W. Pear Street.Volunteer fixers will be on site from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A "Composting Basics" Workshop is scheduled for 11 a.m. It will teach how to get started in composting organic material, including yard waste and kitchen waste. This process turned the organic waste …


    Solid Waste - Nov. 19, 2024, 4:32 p.m.

  2. Property and Evidence

    The Property and Evidence Office is located off-site from the Law and Justice Center. Property items may be picked up Monday through Friday (excluding Holidays) by appointment only. The Property and Evidence Division is responsible for the overall security, storage and proper disposition of evidence obtained by officers of the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office. The Property & Evidence Manager and one Support Technician II are assigned to the Property and Evidence Division.It is important to call and make an appointment for any release of property. There are release procedures for all items and some are more in-depth than others. Please …


    Sheriff - March 27, 2013, 8:08 a.m.

  3. Park Hosts

    PARK HOST PROGRAMHosts assist park staff in campground and park operations and assist visitors by providing park information, answering questions, and explaining rules. Hosts are provided a designated RV site and utilities during their volunteer service. As a host, you will be joining a supportive community of volunteers and staff who serve the public and our public lands.REQUIREMENTSHosts must be at least 18 years old and are required to pass a criminal background check.Hosts must provide their own RV, camping unit or boat; lodging cannot be provided. RVs must be self-contained with a bathroom and shower. Host assignments typically require …


    Parks & Recreation - March 9, 2023, 4:48 p.m.

  4. Group B Forms

    00_Cover Group B Public Water Supply Approval Process01_Determination of Requirements02_Group B Design and Planning Checklist03_Group B Project Application Form04_List of Water System Engineers05_Approved Satellite Management Agencies06_State Certified Laboratories07_Coliform Bacteria Testing08_IOC Requirements09_Instructions for Covenants09A_Example Covenant10_Group B Declaration of Covenant11_Group B Restrictive Covenant12_Pump Test Overview and Table13_Well Site Inspection


    Environmental Health - April 25, 2018, 2:43 p.m.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Projects

    Eradication: Class A Noxious Weeds Class A noxious weeds are Lewis County Noxious Weed Control's highest priority for early detection and rapid eradication. Generally, these noxious weeds are either entirely absent in Washington State or are only present in a very limited distribution. As such, and as required by law, the management goal for these weed species is total eradication in all plant parts. Garlic mustard, Giant hogweed, False brome and Milk thistle are all examples of Class A noxious weeds that have become more common in the state in recent years and could conceivably arrive in Lewis County from …


    Weed Control - March 20, 2015, 1:11 p.m.

  8. Radio Communications

    Radio Service staff maintain and service a network of 22 communications sites throughout the county that provide first responder radio coverage.Additionally, they provide local trouble-shooting services (and limited technical assistance) to outside vendors to assist in identifying and making emergency repairs when equipment fails in the Communications Center.In 2019, they continued maintenance of mobile, portable and fixed base radio equipment for the county and agencies supported by contract.The Radio Services Administrator manages the Homeland Security equipment grants. This includes researching models, purchasing equipment, preparing/maintaining records, and includes installation of anything pertaining to the backbone communications system. (Contract records are maintained …


    911 Communications - March 27, 2012, 4:26 p.m.

  9. Newly Assigned Addresses & Private Roads

    Click to view addresses assigned by month. For questions related to address assignment, please contact the Lewis County Permit Center by calling (360) 740-1146.New Site Addresses AssignedJanuaryFebruaryMarchNew Private RoadsTrailhead LnAvondale LnEnclave LnLuce LnSarno LnBogey LnWinterhill LnBurbee LnTalon LnEagle Ridge LnSpirit LnBase Camp LnLegacy LnKitsa LnWhite Pine LnYuban LnSage LnYaro LnJenny Kay LnWoodberry Ln


    Community Development - Nov. 5, 2025, 3:09 p.m.

  10. Water Program

    Permit Fees Increasing effective January 1, 2025On November 12, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners approved increases to certification and permit application fees to help balance budgets for the departments of Community Development, Public Works and Public Health & Social Services.The fee increases will go into effect on January 1, 2025. The adopted fee schedule is available now by request and will be available online after January 1st. Applications & Permits Water Supply Guidelines Resources for Professional Engineers & Licensed Hydrogeologists List of Licensed Professionals FAQ The Lewis County Water Program is responsible for the Group B small water …


    Environmental Health - Jan. 30, 2018, 4:18 p.m.