1. Hazo Hut is open today (7/3)

    Lewis County residents can drop off unwanted or leftover household chemicals at the Hazo Hut at the transfer station in Centralia. Used motor oil and antifreeze, up to five gallons each, can also be dropped off at this time. Up to 10 burned out fluorescent lights may also be recycled during Hazo Hut's open hours.


    Solid Waste - June 3, 2024, 2:22 p.m.

  2. Free Appliance Recycling Event

    ONLY FROM 10:00 AM UNTIL 3:00 PM AT THE EAST LEWIS COUNTY TRANSFER STATION LOCATED AT 6745 U. S. HWY 12 MORTON. The free items include; refrigerators, freezers, stoves, washers, dryers, water heaters, dishwashers, computer towers, and monitors. NO GARBAGE, AIR CONDITIONERS, TELEVISIONS, OR OTHER ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR FREE AT THESE SPECIAL EVENTS. For more information, click here.


    Public Works - Nov. 8, 2010, 10:06 a.m.

  3. 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 Community Development & Environmental Health Building at 125 NW Chehalis Ave, Chehalis. Alternatively, the public may participate via Zoom using the information in the Meeting Agenda.Meeting Materials:Agenda - 11/10/2025Staff Report: Critical Areas Ordinance


    Community Development - Nov. 3, 2025, 3:10 p.m.

  4. Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board Meeting Postponed

    Board Members & Community Members:Our regular scheduled Weed Board Meeting is postponed. The meeting was scheduled for May 5, 2020.The postponement is due to the Lewis County Courthouse Closure and current COVID 19 response.We will work to reschedule the meeting as soon as possible. Hopefully sometime in mid May.Please contact our office with any questions.


    Weed Control - April 28, 2020, 10:49 a.m.

  5. Lewis County Public Health District

    The Coroner's Office works closely with the staff of the Public Health District to identify health issues affecting the public and working to reduce those effects through public education.This is also where copies of Death Certificates can be requested. We do not issue or release Death Certificates.The Health District can be contacted at 360-740-1222.


    Coroner - Jan. 31, 2014, 2:28 p.m.

  6. Medication Drop Box Program

    The Sheriff's Evidence Department manages collection of medication drop boxes. If you have outdated or medications that you no longer need, you may bring them to one of the following drop boxes:Chehalis, Law and Justice building (inside)Centralia, Police Department (outside)Morton, Police Department (inside)Mossyrock, City Hall (inside)Winlock, City Hall (inside)Toledo, City Hall (inside)


    Environmental Health - Sept. 23, 2019, 9:19 a.m.

  7. SEP25-0021 / WCF25-0002 / APL25-0002 Harmoni Towers, Verizon WCF construction

    Appeal (APL25-002) APL25-0002 ApplicationAPL25-0002 Appeal Public Comments Submitted During SEPA and Notice of Application SEP25-0021/WCF25-0002 All Public Comments Administrative Documents WCF25-0002 Notice of ApplicationWCF25-0002 Complete LetterMSR25-0118 Conditional Approval Application Documents WCF25-0002 Application DocumentsWCF25-0002 Additional Information PacketAll SEPA documents are located on the Department of Ecology website.


    Community Development - Aug. 19, 2025, 2:07 p.m.

  8. New Bidcall - Fleet Services - One Used Backhoe

    A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. The bids are due May 28, 2019 by 11:00 am at the Lewis County Commissioner's Office, (Lewis County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, Room 210, 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA, 98532). The bids will be opened at 11:00am or later.Fleet Services - One Used Backhoe


    Public Works - May 13, 2019, 8:25 a.m.

  9. Pets Are Good for You - June 2019

    Research on human-animal interactions is still a fairly new science. Many studies have shown positive emotional and physiological health effects of pet ownership. Six out of 10 pet owners say their fur babies are members of their family. Whether science agrees or not, that indicates a strong, positive relationship. Pets Are Good for You


    Public Health - June 7, 2019, 8:40 a.m.

  10. Family Law Facilitator Services now available

    COURT FACILITATOR SERVICES NOW AVAILABLE FOR LEWIS COUNTY FAMILY LAW CASESThe Court Facilitator assists unrepresented parties work their way through the legal system to move family law cases to resolution.Beginning March, 2024, you can schedule an in person appointment with the Family Law Facilitator. You will need to fill out the Request form for facilitator services and the facilitator will contact you to schedule your appointment.There is a user fee of $25 for facilitator services that will need to be paid to the Clerk before the appointment is scheduled unless there is a prior determination of indigency. You must bring …


    Superior Court - March 13, 2024, 12:24 p.m.