1. Just a few more days to recycle Christmas trees in Morton

    When the holidays are wrapped up, make plans to give your Christmas trees and other holiday items new life: recycle them!Undecorated, live Christmas trees will be accepted for free at the Morton Transfer Station, 6745 US Highway 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday from Dec. 26 through Jan. 11. Customers should check in with the scale attendant for details on where to drop off unwanted Christmas trees.Other holiday items that can be recycled at Lewis County transfer stations in Morton and Centralia, or curbside recycling programs, include paper holiday cards, wrapping paper, gift boxes and corrugated …


    Solid Waste - Dec. 26, 2024, 11:45 a.m.

  2. Community Recycle Event scheduled for Napavine-Winlock area

    Lewis County residents will have an opportunity to properly dispose of household hazardous waste and recycle several items for free at a special event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 10 at the Lewis County Road Shop, 111 Pleasant Valley Road, Winlock, WA 98596. They can bring in up to 10 fluorescent lights, 5 gallons of motor oil, 5 gallons of antifreeze, and 5 gallons of cooking oil per household. No containers larger than 5 gallons will be accepted. Customers must be prepared to leave containers at the event as staff will not have an area to pour the …


    Solid Waste - April 8, 2025, 12:34 p.m.

  3. Transcript Requests - List Updated 12/2025

    Lewis County Superior Court utilizes audio/video recordings and Official Court Reporters. If a court reporter is present in the courtroom, there is no audio/video recording and a request for transcript must be made to court reporter. A court transcript is a written verbatim record of what is said in a court hearing that is transcribed by either the Official Court Reporter or a court approved transcriptionist.If you would like a CD copy of a video recorded proceeding, you will need to contact the County Clerk to request a CD. Clerk's CD Request formOfficial Court Reporters prepare official transcripts for Court …


    Superior Court - Jan. 25, 2022, 11:17 a.m.

  4. Flood Bulletin 2016

    The best way to minimize the effects of flooding is to become aware of the risks, make a plan, and be prepared to put that plan into action before the emergency level is reached. Awareness and preparedness go hand-in-hand. Download our Flood Bulletin 2016 for more information.


    Emergency Management - Sept. 11, 2015, 11:25 a.m.

  5. State Extends Timeline for Retail Food Code Revision Input

    Due to the impacts of COVID-19, the Washington State Board of Health (BOH) has extended the deadline for additional public input into changes to the state’s Retail Food Code (WAC 246-215). Public comment will now be accepted until September 29, 2020.BOH is required by law to update the Retail Food Code periodically to ensure it addresses current foodborne illness risks and best methods of prevention. These are the rules that apply to all food-permitted establishments in Washington State, including restaurants, delis, schools, and even food vendors at fairs and festivals.Information about this process, proposed changes, and how you can provide …


    Environmental Health - Aug. 27, 2020, 4:53 p.m.

  6. Sheriff's Response Team (SRT)

    MIssion Statement The Lewis County Sheriff's Office maintains a group of specially trained and equipped deputies that are able to operate in a variety of tactical environments. SRT exists to minimize danger to the public and other law enforcement officers by responding to situations which exceed the capabilities and/or resources of a standard law enforcement response. The team is supervised by Captain Rick VanWyck. Goal To provide a tactical response team capable of rapid deployment, upon request, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Team Members The SRT team is comprised of the following members: Team Commander, Team …


    Sheriff - March 8, 2023, 9:31 a.m.

  7. Juvenile Court

    The Lewis County Juvenile Court is located at 1255 SW Pacific Aveune, Chehalis, WA 98532. The Public Entrance can be accessed on SW Parkland Dr. About Quick Links Contact The Juvenile Court Division includes a twenty-one bed detention facility, a courtroom where juvenile offender and in-custody matters are heard, probation services to juveniles on court ordered supervision, diversion services and... more » Juvenile Court Payments Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) Juvenile Court 1255 SW Pacific Ave. 360 NW North St., MSJUV01 Chehalis, WA, 98532 (360) 740-1178 Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday Contact Juvenile Court Events There are …


    Juvenile Court - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.

  8. Toledo Community Recycle Event

    Lewis County along with volunteers from the Toledo community are offering a Community Recycle Event at South County Park on Ray Road in Toledo. Lewis County residents can drop off the following items for proper disposal and/or recycling:Household hazardous waste collection:Unwanted or left-over household chemicals10 CFL Lights5 gallons motor oil5 gallons antifreezeCustomers must leave containers at eventNo containers larger than 5 gallonsNo PaintCare paint productsE-Cycle Collection:Up to two items per householdTVs (less than 42"), Computer Monitors, CPUsScrap Metal Recycling & Household Appliances:Misc. scrap metal, lawn mowers (fluids must be drained)Washers, dryers, hot water heaters, dish washers, stovesPlease set refrigerated units …


    Solid Waste - Sept. 21, 2023, 12:51 p.m.

  9. Weed Identification

    Successful weed management starts with proper identification What is it? Is it noxious? Is it native? Is it poisonous? Is it even a weed?Weeds can fall under many different categories, and sometimes the same weed can be many of these at once! The first step in successful weed management is accurate identification and understanding of its life cycle. We are available to identify weeds both in the office and on site. There are also numerous resources online to help identify the weed in question, along with descriptions of feasible control options and methods, here are a few of our favorites:Washington …


    Weed Control - Sept. 27, 2019, 12:57 p.m.

  10. Swim Safely This Summer - June 2018

    Summer is finally here, and many Lewis County residents will be heading to the beach, the pool, or to one of our county’s many beautiful rivers, lakes and streams. There are some things to help you stay safe, however, before you take the plunge. Read more


    Public Health - June 15, 2018, 9:17 a.m.