1. Gardening For Everyone: Planting the Seeds for a Zero Waste Garden

    Planting the Seeds for a Zero Waste Garden: Come learn new ideas to help you create the least amount of waste when gardening and landscaping. You don't need to buy new containers, trellises, and other garden decorations each year! Waste reduction experts will share tips on how to reuse and repurpose items for starting plants, growing flowers, labeling plants, composting, harvesting water, and more. There will be time for questions, exchanging ideas among class participants, and a hands on activity!Gardening for Everyone will take place at the Centralia Christian School, 1315 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, WA 98531


    Solid Waste - Feb. 1, 2022, 1:47 p.m.

  2. Visitation Hours

    NOTICE TO VISITORSVisitation is on a first come, first sere basis, for 30 minutes, if visitation is full you may be asked to wait or to leave and come back at a later time.Visitation hours are as follows:Legal Last Name A-LMonday- 6:30 PM-9:00 PMThursday-6:30 PM- 9:00 PMSaturday-9:00 AM-11:30 AM or 6:30 PM-9:00 PMHolidays- 9:00 AM-11:30 AMLegal Last Name M-ZTuesday- 6:30P PM-9:00 PMFriday-6:30 PM-9:00 PMSunday-9:00 AM-11:30 AM or 6:30 PM-9:00 PMHolidays- 9:00 AM-11:30 AMYouth are allowed one 30-minute visitation session per designated day. Parents or Guardians only. Photo ID is required for visitation.Youth being brought in by Law Enforcement are allowed …


    Juvenile Court - Dec. 13, 2010, 8:21 a.m.

  3. District 1

    Sean D. SwopeCounty Commissioner, District 1Term 1: January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024Term 2: January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2028Commissioner Sean Swope is dedicated to public safety, employment opportunities and generating economic growth. Informed by his previous business experience, Commissioner Swope feels that strategic evaluation and collaboration – along with innovation and incorporation of new technologies – can collectively strengthen Lewis County’s economy to benefit all citizens.A champion of accountability and responsible government expenditures, Commissioner Swope promotes supportive services for veterans, seniors and low-income citizens and advocates for the freedom and liberty of all Lewis County residents.He stands …


    Commissioners - March 11, 2016, 1:43 p.m.

  4. April Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day in Morton

    Residents may drop of household hazardous waste for free from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the East Lewis County Transfer Station, 6745 U.S. Hwy 12, just east of Morton. Examples of household hazardous materials that can be dropped off are cleaners, lawn, garden, and pool chemicals. Businesses may not bring hazardous materials to the East Lewis County Transfer Station. For more information, please call 360-740-1221.


    Solid Waste - Jan. 20, 2023, 1:02 p.m.

  5. Lewis County Transfer Stations Closed on July 4

    Lewis County transfer stations in Centralia and Morton will be closed on Monday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day Holiday. Centralia will re-open on Tuesday, July 5, at 7:30 a.m. and Morton will re-open Tuesday, July 5, at 8:30 a.m. The Lewis County Solid Waste Administration Office will also be closed on July 4. It will resume regular hours on July 5.


    Solid Waste - June 14, 2022, 10:54 a.m.

  6. Lewis County veteran helps those who served with local resources and services

    Lewis County Veterans Benefits Specialist Heidi Palmer shares a variety of services and resource information with local veterans from her office in Chehalis. CHEHALIS – Lewis County Veterans will soon be offered peer counseling services in addition to housing, health care and other community resources provided by the county veterans’ relief funds.The Lewis County Veterans Service Office, in cooperation with the local organization Veterans Journey Forward and Veterans Memorial Museum, will coordinate the new services to be offered at the museum, located at 100 SW Veterans Way in Chehalis.Veteran certified peer training is scheduled April 17-21 at the museum in …


    News Room - April 6, 2023, 4:47 p.m.

  7. Free Tansy Disposal Day Round 2!

    We are doing a second round of free tansy ragwort disposal for Lewis County! Now that Tansy Ragwort is flowering and maybe starting to seed, it is extra important that it is bagged and that bag be secured shut prior to moving it off site. We will be at the following locations on Friday August 5thRandle Randle Fire Station #119978 US-129am to 10:30amMortonMorton Jr/Sr Highschool152 Westlake ave11am to 12:20pmOnalaskaOnalaska Fire Station #11733 SR 5081pm to 2:30pm We will be at the following locations on Saturday August 6th Pe EllPe Ell School519 N 2nd st9am to 10:30amToledo Toledo Ball Fields 5545 …


    Weed Control - July 11, 2022, 10:50 a.m.

  8. West County Free Tansy Disposal Day (6/16)

    Lewis County Noxious Weed will offer a Free Tansy Disposal Day today, Friday, June 16, in three locations in Lewis County. Please bag your Tansy Ragwort and tie the bag shut when transporting it and dropping it off. Here are the times and locations for the free disposal:Pe Ell at the Pe Ell School, 519 N 2nd St. from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.Toledo at the Toledo Ball Fields, 5545 Jackson Hwy. from Noon to 1:30 p.m.Centralia at the Centralia Christian School, 1315 S. Tower Ave. from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.Loose Tansy will not be accepted. It must be …


    Solid Waste - May 25, 2023, 1:16 p.m.

  9. Algae Blooms, Water Quality, and Your Health - July 2018

    Summertime brings warmer weather, but the change in weather doesn’t just mean more beach days, yard work, and swimming. It can also mean an increase in algae blooms in area lakes. Not all algae blooms are bad for your health, but they all affect the quality of our water in and around Lewis County. More information.


    Public Health - Aug. 8, 2018, 4:03 p.m.

  10. Planning Commission

    The Lewis County Planning Commission is providing options for public access to the meeting in person, online and by phone. Planning Commission meetings take place at the Lewis County Historic Courthouse, 351 NW North Street, Chehalis, WA 98532. The north entrance doors will be opened to the public at 5:30pm. Alternatively, the public may participate via Zoom using the information in the Meeting Agenda.Meeting Materials:Agenda - 05/28/2024Meeting Notes - 05/28/2024Staff Presentation: Land Capacity Analysis


    Community Development - Dec. 29, 2023, 10:41 a.m.