1. European Coltsfoot

    Tussilago farfara European Coltsfoot - a rhizomatous perennial that forms intricate colonies and grows up to 18" tall.Flower: Flowers bloom from March - May. The solid yellow flower looks somewhat like a dandelion, but on a stem absent of any basal leaves. The stems are unbranched and each produces a single flower.Leaves: Basal leaves emerge after flowers begin going to seed. They vary in size from 2-12" and grow from the rhizomes in rosettes. They also have a big variation in size and can be heart shaped, orbicular, or triangular, and have a narrow indentation at the base. The margins …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 9:45 a.m.

  2. Transfer Station Yard Waste Drop Off

    360-740-1451Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, WA 98531Map to Central Transfer StationMon.-Sat. 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; In-bound gates close at 5:15 p.m.Yard Waste: $100.00 per ton; $15.00 minimum for 300 pounds or less.Grass clippings, leaves, garden spoils and other yard debris that is not chippable.No noxious weeds. Here is a list of noxious weeds.Wood Debris: $100.00 per ton; $15.00 minimum for 300 pounds or less.Wood debris from yard or landscaping that can be ground up into chips.No treated wood or dimensional lumber.East Lewis County Transfer Station, 6745 US Hwy 12, Morton, WA 98356Mon.-Sat. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Yardwaste: $100.00 per ton; …


    Solid Waste - Jan. 23, 2021, 9:42 a.m.

  3. Public Defense Standards

    Washington Courts: News and InformationWashington Supreme Court Issues Interim Order on Public Defense StandardsJune 09, 2025The Washington Supreme Court issued an Order on caseload standards the Court has adopted for indigent criminal defense services. The Order is a summary explanation of the new caseload standards, which permit full implementation to be achieved over a period of time.The Court adopted the caseload standards at its June 4, 2025 en banc conference, ahead of final rule changes, to help jurisdictions that are currently conducting budget planning. The revised caseload standards will be integrated into court rules once the Court’s review of all …


    Public Defense - June 9, 2025, 4:13 p.m.

  4. Butterfly Bush

    Buddleja davidii Butterfly Bush - A profusely spreading deciduous shrub that was a popular ornamental and is now found throughout western Washington. The bush can reach 15' in height and has tall arching branches.Leaves: Usually 4-10 inches long and 1-3 inches wide, with toothed edges and opposite arrangement on the branch. The upper surface of the leaf is a deep green while the underside appears whiteish due to a dense covering of short fuzzy hair.Flowers: Flowers bloom from June-October. Showy spikes at the branch terminals can be 4 to 10 inches long. The small flowers are 4 petaled, bell-shaped and …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 9:45 a.m.

  5. E-Cycle Waste: Computers & Televisions

    Pay to Recycle at Lewis County Central Transfer Station in Centralia, 1411 S. Tower Avenue or the East Lewis County Transfer Station, 6745 US Hwy 12, MortonPlease pay at the scale house prior to dropping off. Fee depends on type:$25 each Computers & TVs$6.00 each CPUs$31.00 each LaptopsDrop off for free at at E-Cycle Washington sites in Lewis County:At E-Cycle Washington locations, you can drop off computer monitors, CPUs, laptops, and e-readers for free recycling.Goodwill, 519 Harrison Ave., Centralia. 360-736-3828Tiger Mountain Technologies, 208 Second St., Morton. 360-496-6161Click here for a link to E-Cycle Washington, where you can find Lewis County …


    Solid Waste - Dec. 2, 2024, 4:42 p.m.

  6. Scope of the Treasurer's Office

    Treasurer's Mission StatementAdopted July 22, 2024To protect the management of public funds that have been entrusted to our care, to serve our taxpayers with respect and professionalism, while providing fiscally conservative investment and debt management guidance to Lewis County and its junior taxing districts. We strive to be a trusted source for the management of financial resources to better protect taxpayers and local government taxing districts.The County Treasurer holds a key position of public trust in the financial affairs of local government. Acting as the "bank" for the county, school districts, fire districts, water districts and other units of local …


    Treasurer - Dec. 29, 2014, 9:05 a.m.

  7. Public hearing for the purpose of leasing solid waste transfer stations

    The Lewis County of Commissioners will host a public hearing on or after 10 a.m. March 11 in the Commissioners' hearing room on the second floor of the Historic Lewis County Courthouse in Chehalis. The purpose of the hearing is to consider renewal of the leases of its solid waste transfer stations in Centralia and Morton to the Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District No. 1, a quasi-municipal corporation. Please click here to read the Notice of Hearing.


    Solid Waste - Feb. 3, 2025, 5:09 p.m.

  8. Immunization Information

    The Lewis County Public Health & Social Services immunization clinic closed permanently August 16, 2018.We recommend residents first look for immunizations at their primary care provider. If you do not have a primary care provider, most immunizations can also be accessed at local pharmacies. Immunization Records Residents can access their records from MyIRmobile. For more information on MyIRmobile or if you have problems accessing your records visit Access your Family's Immunization Information | Washington State Department of Health. Childhood Immunizations Childhood Immunization Locations, Lewis CountyPrintable Resource: Childhood Immunization Locations, Lewis County Childhood Immunization Options Available to Everyone Valley View Chehalis* …


    Public Health - Nov. 9, 2015, 3:56 p.m.

  9. Scrap Metal, Aluminum Cans, Tin Cans

    Aluminum cans and tin cans can be recycled in your curbside recycling container.Curbside recycling is available to all residents in Lewis County. Please rinse your cans, make sure they are empty and dry. Please throw away loose tin can lids. If possible, leave attached when opening and turn them inside the can when recycling. No other scrap metal can be included in your curbside recycling container. Please call LeMay, the curbside recycling service provider at 360-736-4769, if you have questions about this program, or if you would like to subscribe to it.Drop off for free at the Lewis County transfer …


    Solid Waste - Dec. 2, 2024, 4:42 p.m.

  10. 2016 SALES FOR 2017 ASSESSMENTS, 2018 TAX YEAR

    The following page(s) list sales in Lewis County for the calendar year of 2016. Sales from 2016 were the primary market data used in setting values for Assessment Year 2017 for Taxes payable in 2018. The assessment/lien date for Assessment Year 2017 is 1/1/2017. This means your assessed value for assessment year 2017 should reflect 100% of the market value of your property as of 1/1/2017. Citizens using this information should perform their own research to verify that each transaction is “arm’s length.” An arm’s length transaction is defined as “A transaction between unrelated parties under no duress.” (Appraisal Institute, …


    Assessor - Oct. 26, 2017, 3:16 p.m.