1. Morton Transfer Station closed (July 27-28)

    The East Lewis County Transfer Station, 6745 U.S. Hwy 12, Morton, will temporarily be closed every Wednesday and Thursday in July due to staffing shortages. Hours for solid waste disposal and recycling drop off on Monday (except July 4 when it will be closed), Tuesday, Friday and Saturday will be 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with the inbound gates closing at 4:45 p.m. The Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, will continue its regular hours: Monday (except July 4 when it will be closed) through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with inbound gates closing …


    Solid Waste - June 30, 2022, 4:50 p.m.

  2. Courtroom Procedures

    Court Location Juvenile Court hearings will be held at Juvenile Court located at 1255 SW Pacific Ave. Before Entering The Courtroom Please leave all non-essential items at home or in your vehicle before entry.Check in at the front counter.No food, drink or gum in the courtroom.Turn off cell phones and pagers.Remove any hat or non-prescription sunglasses.Wear clean, appropriate clothing. Pajamas and baggy clothing are inappropriate. In The Courtroom Stand when the judge enters the courtroom.Do not have side discussions with others while waiting your turn.Be respectful when addressing the court.Always answer verbally when spoken to. Tenative Court Schedule


    Juvenile Court - Oct. 24, 2014, 12:35 p.m.

  3. FAQs

    I've been told I need a covenant for my well, what does that mean? See our Sanitary Control Area Covenants page for more information. What is a declaration of covenant? What is a restrictive covenant? See our Sanitary Control Area Covenants page for more information. I've been told I need to complete a justification for reduction in Sanitary Control Area. How do I go about doing this? Answer If I am wanting to subdivide my property, what will the requirements be for the wells? Answer If I want to do a boundary line adjustment, what will the requirements be for …


    Environmental Health - Oct. 23, 2014, 9:07 a.m.

  4. Glass

    There are four drop-off locations to recycle glass bottles and jars in Lewis County. Here are the rules:Glass bottles and jars onlyGlass bottles and jars may be mixed by colors. They do not need to be separated.Please empty, clean, and dry containers--Labels are OKThrow away lidsNo window glass, automotive glass, ceramics, drinking glasses or mirrorsHere are the locations:Forest Grange3397 Jackson HighwayChehalis, WA 98532Pe Ell Utility Shop1101 N. First St.Pe Ell, WA 98572Lewis County CentralSolid Waste Transfer Station1411 S. Tower Ave.Centralia, WA 98531East Lewis CountyTransfer Station6745 U.S. Hwy 12Morton, WA 98356


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

  5. Notice to Consultants - A & E Professional Services for the Townsend Bridge Replacement PS&E

    Lewis County Public Works solicits interest from consulting firms with expertise in PS&E services to perform services related to a bridge replacement project with local bridge program federal funding. Firms desiring consideration shall submit four copies of a complete proposal packet to Lewis County Public Works, 2025 NE Kresky Avenue, Chehalis, WA 98532, by 5:00 PM local time, January 11, 2019. For more information about the project and submittal requirements contact Rod Lakey at 360- 740-2780 or Rodney.Lakey@lewiscountywa.gov or www.lewiscountywa.gov for an information packet.Access the details and necessary documents here.


    Public Works - Dec. 11, 2018, 2:02 p.m.

  6. Residents can bring in sensitive documents for shredding

    The LeMay Mobile Shredding truck will be at the WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter (MRC) Volunteers' Christmas Tree Recycling Event in the parking lot before you enter the Lewis County transfer station in Centralia at 1411 S. Tower Ave. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 3, 2026. Residential customers may bring up to 3 bags or boxes of sensitive documents they would like to have shredded. There is no charge for this service, but the MRC Volunteers are accepting donations to support their community education and outreach programs. The shredded paper will be recycled at a paper recycling …


    Solid Waste - Nov. 18, 2025, 12:19 p.m.

  7. Visit us at Centralia College during Earth Week!

    Earth Day was yesterday, April 22, but we are still celebrating this week! The Lewis County Solid Waste Utility and the WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter Volunteers will host information booths in the TransAlta Commons today in honor of Earth Day. Stop by to learn about both organization's programs to help you reduce waste, recycle more, compost, clean up litter, and make Lewis County a great place to live. Let's work together to do our part to help create a better future. If you are looking for ways to get involved in improving Lewis County's environment, please visit www.lewiscountywa.gov/recycle


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

  8. Notice to Consultants - A & E Professional Services Geotechnical PS&E Engineering Services - Centralia Alpha Rd Improvements Project (MP 10.60 - 11.85)

    Lewis County Public Works is soliciting interest from consulting firms with expertise in geotechnical evaluation and slide repair design to provide PS&E services for the Centralia Alpha Road Improvements Project (MP 10.60-11.85) utilizing local and federal funding. Firms desiring consideration shall submit four copies of a complete proposal packet to Lewis County Public Works, 2025 NE Kresky Avenue, Chehalis, WA 98532, by 5:00 PM local time, March 15, 2019. For more information about the project and submittal requirements contact Don Carney at 360-740-2695 or DonCarney@lewiscountywa.gov or www.lewiscountywa.gov for an information packet.Access the details and necessary documents here.


    Public Works - Feb. 27, 2019, 11:41 a.m.

  9. Worm Composting Workshop

    The deadline to pre-register for this workshop has passed, but you may still be able to register if there is space available. Please check registration availability here: http://extension.wsu.edu/lewis/event/worm-composting-16/Learn how worms can help you save money and help the environment. Red wigglers can eat a lot of your kitchen waste that they turn into great fertilizer you can add to your household plants and outdoor gardens. The WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteers will share their knowledge about red wigglers at this workshop at 5:30 p.m. today via Zoom.Please call 360-740-1216 or email jason.adams@lewiscountywa.gov, if you have any questions.


    Solid Waste - Feb. 1, 2022, 4:37 p.m.

  10. 2021 Budget

    Lewis County 2021 Budget Preliminary Budget MessagePrelim Budget Presentation FINAL BUDGET as of 12-7-2020Resolution REVENUE:Revenue Summary Reports - All FundsRevenue Detail - All FundsRevenue Detail General Fund Only EXPENDITURES:Expenditure Summary Reports - All FundsExpenditure Detail - General FundExpenditures Detail - All FundsFINAL TAX RESOLUTIONSSubstantial Need2021 Levies for General and Road FundsSummary ReportsGeneral Fund | By Department - 2021 Preliminary Revenue Estimates - SummaryGeneral Fund | By Department - 2021 Preliminary Exp. SummaryRevenue ReportsAll Funds | By Department/Fund - 2021 Preliminary Revenue Estimates - SummaryAll Funds | By Department/Fund - 2021 Preliminary Revenue Estimates- DetailExpenditure ReportsAll Funds | By Department/Fund - …


    Budget - Oct. 8, 2020, 9:43 a.m.