1. Vector Control

    Vector control is any method to reduce or eradicate the carriers of pathogens (e.g. virus or parasite), of which animals are the carriers. Pathogen carriers include mammals, birds or arthropods, mosquitoes, and other insects. For more information, call Bill Teitzel at 360-740-1261.For all animal bites or exposures from an animal to a person, we recommend seeking medical attention and then filling out the Lewis County Animal Bite/Exposure Report and submitting to our office.If you have questions regarding an encounter with a bat or what to do if you find a bat please click on the link for Bat Exposure FAQ's.Public …


    Code Compliance - June 8, 2022, 8:43 a.m.

  2. Paper

    Paper can be recycled:In your curbside recycling container at your house:Curbside recycling is available to all residents in Lewis County. Please do not tie up your paper items. Recycle paper loose in the 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.NewspapersMagazinesOffice paperSchool paperMailPaperback booksPaper bags and boxesPaper gift wrap that does not have foil on it.Corrugated cardboard boxes with shiny printing on themPlease place items in the container loose--do not bag or tie with a stringDrop off for free at the …


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

  3. Leaf Event 2025: First Day!

    Rake up and bag your leaves so gardeners and composters can put them to good use. Bagged leaves may be dropped off on the event day. Leaves will be available for pickup today on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. (A second event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 22) WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteers will be on hand to inspect leaves and help the event run smoothly. The event is across the street from its normal location and will be a drive-through event at the Floral Park Sustainability Project at the corner of …


    Solid Waste - July 7, 2025, 10:23 a.m.

  4. Morton kicks off 2026 Repair & Sustainability Fairs

    Repair & Sustainability Fair: East End Edition: The WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter (MRC) volunteers are partnering with the Morton Senior Center, the Lewis County Solid Waste Utility and community volunteers to host the first Repair & Sustainability Fair in 2026. This event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 14 at the Morton Senior Center, 103 Westlake Ave., Morton, WA 98356.If you have something around your home that needs to be fixed, don't throw it out and bury it in the landfill forever. Bring it to this event. Volunteers will be on hand to do …


    Solid Waste - Feb. 6, 2026, 1:40 p.m.

  5. MRC Tool Bucket Library Open House

    The Master Recycler Composters of Lewis County have officially opened the MRC Tool Bucket Library and the Floral Park Sustainability Park. They are inviting the public to an open house from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 22 at Floral Park Sustainability Project, 103 E. Floral St., Centralia, to learn about both community programs. The tool library is just like a book library, but it offers tools for checkout. In addition to learning about the tool library and Floral Park, MRC Volunteers will have information on how to volunteer with their group and their community projects. If you have questions …


    Solid Waste - July 18, 2025, 9:35 a.m.

  6. 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.

  7. Tools, Treasures & Treats!

    Plan to attend Tools, Treasures & Treats, the Master Recycler Composters of Lewis County's first tool and bake sale to raise money to support the new MRC Tool Bucket Library. The two-day event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 10 and 11 at the Floral Park Sustainability Park, 103 E. Floral St., Centralia. Donated tools will be for sale as well as items baked by local volunteers. On Oct. 11, a cider press event will take place. Members of the public will be invited to bring their own apples and containers. Apples will be pressed on a …


    Solid Waste - July 18, 2025, 9:44 a.m.

  8. Connecting Neighbors for Earth Month: Bike Maintenance

    If you want to become more of a Do-It-Yourselfer, meet resourceful people in your community, and help the environment at the same time, the WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter (MRC) Volunteers have organized “Connecting Neighbors,” a series of workshops, events, and open houses in honor of Earth Month in conjunction with the MRC Tool Bucket Library (TBL) and local partners.The workshops take place every Friday starting on April 3 and running through May 1 with a special event on Saturday, May 2, to round out the Earth Month celebration. Some workshop locations are in the neighboring Centralia Christian School …


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 10:44 a.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. Tax Summary

    2026 Tax Summary2025 Tax Summary2024 Tax Summary2023 Tax Summary2022 Tax Summary2021 Tax Summary2020 Tax Summary2019 Tax Summary2018 Tax Summary2017 Tax Summary2016 Tax Summary2015 Tax Summary2014 Tax Summary2013 Tax Summary2012 Tax Summary2011 Tax Summary2010 Tax Summary2009 Tax Summary2008 Tax Summary2007 Tax Summary2006 Tax Summary2005 Tax Summary2004 Tax Summary Each Tax Summary is a compilation of assessment data and taxes The data found in the Tax Summary is as follows:Description of assessments and taxesTax dollar distributionSummary of taxesHistory of taxes by taxing districtReal and Personal property assessed value breakdownExemptions and Open Space tax shiftLevy sheets- by TCA and by district typeDistrict assessed …


    Assessor - Feb. 27, 2015, 11:43 a.m.