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Recycle up to 10 fluorescent bulbs at Hazo Hut today
Hazo Hut at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, is open today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residential customers can drop off the following items for free up to 10 burned out fluorescent lights, leftover household chemicals, and up to 5 gallons of used motor oil or antifreeze. The household hazardous waste collection facility is open every Wednesday and the first and third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Solid Waste - May 8, 2025, 1:15 p.m.
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Notice of Closure
Lewis County Community Development, Public Works, and Public Health & Social Services will be closed on Wednesday November 19, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM for All Staff Training for a New Permitting Software. NO Building Inspections or Site Visits will occur on November 19, 2025.We appreciate your patience during this transition. For more information, please see the Press Release.
Community Development - Nov. 12, 2025, 11:10 a.m.
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Pay Solid Waste Charge Accounts
Welcome to the Lewis County Solid Waste Services. By clicking the link below you may conveniently pay your Solid Waste charge account online using Point and Pay.You will need to enter your Solid Waste charge account number, which can be found on your statementThere will be a convenience fee for this service that you will review and accept before you submit your payment.Pay Charge Account Fees Now
Solid Waste - April 20, 2011, 9:45 a.m.
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2018 River Gage information
The Chehalis River Basin Flood Authority has changed the vertical datumon the following rivers in Lewis County:1. Chehalis River at Doty2. Chehalis River at Mellen St. Centralia3. Skookumchuch Riverat Pearl St. Centralia4. Newaukum River at ChehalisThe Guage information now reflects the given water level as height above mean sea level.The information below represents this change. The Conversion information and historic flood cresthistory dating back to 1971.Click here to print 2018 river gage phase comparison chartClick here to print Lewis County Rivers Flood Crest Historyflood%20authority%20logo_sm.pngClick below for theChehalis River Basin Flood Authority2018 Chehlais Basin Gage Height Conversion Project
Emergency Management - Sept. 13, 2018, 8:08 a.m.
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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.
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Learn how to Save Food, Save Money at Centralia College
In the United States, a typical family of four throws away an estimated $3,000 in groceries each year. Americans throw away approximately 325 pounds of food per person each year. Organics is the largest category of materials thrown away in landfills in Washington state. Lewis County Solid Waste staff and WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composters will share more about these statistics at a presentation at 11 a.m. in at Centralia College's TransAlta Commons B in honor of Earth Week activities. Find out how to be part of the solution to reduce the amount of food waste and save money …
Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 11:52 a.m.
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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.
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Release Information
Juveniles can only be released to their parent/guardian. If the parent/guardian is unable to pick up the juvenile upon release, there must be prior approval from the juvenile’s Probation Officer.The parent/guardian must provide proper identification prior to the juvenile’s release.*Medication will only be released to the parent/guardian.If a parent/guardian refuses to pick up the juvenile from Juvenile Detention, the Juvenile Court staff will notify the local law enforcement agency and Child Protective Services (CPS) to report abandonment.
Juvenile Court - April 24, 2018, 4:10 p.m.
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Notice of a public hearing on a revision to Lewis County's 5-year Homelessness Services Plan. The hearing will take place in the Commissioners' Hearing Room at or after 10 a.m. Dec. 23, 2025.
Please see the attached notice.To review the most recent revision to Lewis County's draft plan, please click here.To view the state's 5-Year Plan or Commerce's guidelines, please click on the following (note that these are links to external sites):State 5-year Plan (with which county plans must be consistent)Mandatory Guidance for County Plans from the Washington Department of Commerce
Commissioners - Nov. 7, 2025, 9:21 a.m.
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FREE LEGAL CLINICS AVAILABLE
Please see the attached flyer announcing FREE legal clinics held in rural counties: Lewis, Pacific, and Wahkiakum. Clinics are open to the public and operate first come, first-served from 9:30 am to 11:30 am.2026 - Quarter 2 English Flyer2026 - Quarter 2 Spanish FlyerServices Available:Family Law (divorce, parenting plans, child support)Protection OrdersMinor GuardianshipTenant and housing mattersContracts and miscellaneous civil legal issuesDetails:No cost to attendOpen to residents of Lewis, Pacific, Wahkiakum, and surrounding countiesFor questions call (360)425-2579 or email franm@timberlandla.orgTimberland Legal Aid
Clerk - July 16, 2025, 2:48 p.m.