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Final day to play Passport game at SWW Fair!
Saddle Up for the final day of the Southwest Washington Fair and play the Passport to Lewis County Public Service game. Here's how to play: Pick up a passport upon entry to the fair at the Guest Services Building (the information gazebo), answer questions at 12 Lewis County booths to get your passport stamped for daily prizes and grand prizes at the end of the fair! Visit the featured fair locations between 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. daily, answer the questions, and get your passport stamped. One completed passport per person, per day. Turn in completed daily passports at the …
Solid Waste - Aug. 12, 2025, 10:02 a.m.
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Info on Weed Species
"Which list is which?" Every year, the Washington State Weed Board adopts a noxious weed list, which goes into effect on the first of January. In the following months, meaning the early months of each year, the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board adopts its own, county-level, weed list. This list includes a number of Class A and B-Designate noxious weeds that are received by the county as orders from the state, and are required for control. In addition, the county Weed Board also has the option to select additional Class B & C weeds to the list that are …
Weed Control - Jan. 11, 2012, 8:50 a.m.
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Office Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PMTuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PMWednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PMThursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PMFriday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PMThe Treasurer's office does not process property transfers after 4 PM. This is to ensure that we have enough time to thoroughly review and process real estate transactions and for documents to be recorded by the Auditor's office prior to closing. Please click here for more information on this policy.
Treasurer - Oct. 21, 2015, 3:48 p.m.
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Known Toxic Sites
Superfund Sites are described as "Thousands of contaminated sites exist nationally due to hazardous waste being dumped, left out in the open, or otherwise improperly managed. These sites include manufacturing facilities, processing plants, landfills and mining sites." EPA, What is a Superfund?For more information on this please see Environmental Protection AgencySearch for Superfund Sites in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. Various Articles Washington State Department of Ecology Site Clean-up Search PageState identifies more toxic sites needing cleanupWashington State Department of Ecology,Toxic Cleanups: Hazardous Sites List
Environmental Health - Oct. 23, 2014, 2:01 p.m.
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Recycle paint for free at the SWW Fairgrounds
Lewis County Solid Waste Utility is partnering with Green Sheen Paint and the Southwest Washington Fair to offer a free paint recycling event on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Drop off unwanted paint cans and leftover paint. The event will take place in the Blue Pavilion Parking Lot at the Southwest Washington Fairground, 1909 S. Gold Street, Centralia, WA 98531. The event is open to residential and business customers. For more information and to register: https://circular.eco/event/Lewis92025
Solid Waste - Aug. 6, 2025, 10:44 a.m.
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Sheriff Marine Patrol
The Lewis County Sheriff's Office marine patrol unit and education program was created in the early 1980's in response to the increasing amount of recreational boaters. As recreational boating increased, so did the responsibilities of the marine unit. Today our primary responsibilities are education and enforcement. The Sheriff's Office has two lake vessels, a 20 foot Almar, and a 21 foot N.River. We have two primary inland lakes that we patrol: Lake Mayfield (2,250 sq. acres) and Riffe Lake (11,830 sq. acres). There are several other bodies of water including Mineral Lake, Lake Scanewea, and the Chehalis and Cowlitz Rivers. …
Sheriff - March 27, 2013, 8:21 a.m.
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Don't wait to recycling your Christmas trees!
Residents can drop off their Christmas trees and burned out holiday lights today and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot outside the Centralia transfer station at 1411 S. Tower Ave. The event concludes on Sunday! Please remove all decorations and tinsel from the trees. Donations will be accepted to support WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteer community outreach programs. Flocked and artificial trees will not be accepted. You may dispose of flocked or artificial trees at the transfer station, where regular fees will apply ($20 minimum for 340 pounds or less.) This event is …
Solid Waste - Sept. 8, 2025, 11:26 a.m.
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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 - 04/22/2025Draft Meeting Notes - 04/22/2025Lewis County Comprehensive Plan Internal Review DraftStaff Report: Master Planned ResortStaff Report: Rural Residential CenterStaff Presentation: Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update & Zoning ProposalsAll Written Testimony
Community Development - Jan. 9, 2025, 3:07 p.m.
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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 - 07/22/2025Meeting Notes - 07/22/20252025-07-22 All Written Testimony2025-07-17 Staff Report Short Term Rentals2025-07-17 Staff Report Other Development Regulations2025-07-17 Memo to File - Futurewise
Community Development - Jan. 9, 2025, 3:14 p.m.
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Planned Growth Committee
The Lewis County Planned Growth Committee is providing options for public access to the meeting: in person, online and by phone. Planned Growth Committee meetings take place at the Community Development Environmental Health Building, 125 NW Chehalis Ave, Chehalis in the CD Conference Room (see the front counter for directions). The public may also participate via Teams using the information in the agenda.Meeting Materials:AgendaPlanned Growth Committee BylawsUGA MemoAttachment A MortonAttachment B MossyrockAttachment C ToledoAttachment D WinlockAttachment E VaderAttachment F ChehalisAttachment G Chehalis
Community Development - Jan. 14, 2026, 3:21 p.m.