1. Lewis County Commissioners invite you to your renewed county parks

    Lewis County Commissioners Lindsey Pollock, left, Scott Brummer and Sean Swope at county park ribbon cutting Apr. 7. You’re invited to the crown jewels of Lewis County Parks! Schaefer Park in Centralia, South County Park in Toledo, Rose Park in Adna and Fairgrounds Park at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds.They’re open for everyone to see – a place to stroll among the trees, rivers and creeks, for families to picnic and kids to romp and play on new playground and fitness equipment.New play sets, swings, slides and bouncy animals for kids, plus gazebos, picnic and bar-b-que areas and freshly groomed trails …


    News Room - April 12, 2023, 3:56 p.m.

  2. Today is the last day to drop off Christmas trees for free in Morton

    When the holidays are wrapped up, make plans to give your Christmas trees and other holiday items new life: recycle them!Undecorated, live Christmas trees will be accepted for free at the Morton Transfer Station, 6745 US Highway 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday from Dec. 26 through Jan. 11. Customers should check in with the scale attendant for details on where to drop off unwanted Christmas trees.Other holiday items that can be recycled at Lewis County transfer stations in Morton and Centralia, or curbside recycling programs, include paper holiday cards, wrapping paper, gift boxes and corrugated …


    Solid Waste - Dec. 26, 2024, 11:49 a.m.

  3. Judges

    Judge J. Andrew Toynbee, Department 1 Education: University of San Diego School of Law (J.D. 1992); University of Washington (B.A. 1988); Bellarmine Preparatory School (1984)Legal/Judicial Experience: Superior Court Commissioner Pro Tem from April 2015 to January 2017; Chief Criminal Deputy - Thurston County Prosecutor’s Office from 2006 to January 2017, Chief Criminal Deputy - Lewis County Prosecutor's Office from 2002 to 2006; Deputy Prosecutor from 1994 to 2002. Judge, Lewis County Superior Court, Department 1 (2017 - Present) Judge Paul A. Strophy, Department 2 Judge, Dept 2 Paul A. Strophy Education: Capital High School, Olympia, WA (1992); University of Washington …


    Superior Court - June 14, 2011, 8:23 a.m.

  4. 24-184 Authorize the execution of an interlocal agreement between City of Centralia and Lewis County Public Works Department, Solid Waste division for a Residential Leaf Collection Program in the City of Centralia.

    Please see the attached agreement.


    Commissioners - June 13, 2024, 11:19 a.m.

  5. Transfer Station Recycling: Free to Drop Off

    ***Lewis County transfer stations are CLOSED Sundays and all holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.***Lewis County Central Solid Waste Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, WA 98531. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Gates close at 5:15 p.m.360-740-1451Map to Central Transfer StationEast Lewis County Transfer Station, 6745 U.S. Hwy. 12, Morton, WA 98356. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.360-740-1451 Please sort materials into the following categories: Cardboard:Corrugated cardboard onlyPlease flatten to conserve spaceThrow away any packing material, such as StyrofoamRemove tape and labelsNo …


    Solid Waste - Dec. 17, 2020, 3:06 p.m.

  6. Take leftover household chemicals to Hazo Hut

    Residents may drop of household hazardous waste for free from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia. Examples of household hazardous materials that can be dropped off are cleaners, lawn, garden, pool chemicals, and up to 10 burned out fluorescent lights. Used motor oil and antifreeze, a limit of 5 gallons each, can also be dropped off. For more information, please call 360-740-1221 or email swu@lewiscountywa.gov with questions.


    Solid Waste - June 3, 2024, 2:28 p.m.

  7. COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Explained

    February 2021COVID-19 vaccine distribution explainedby Rachel Wood, M.D., MPH, Lewis County Health OfficerIn December we talked about how vaccines are developed and how the phased method of getting vaccine into people’s arms was determined. Some vaccines started being distributed locally last month. Let’s talk about how that distribution is happening, and how to find vaccine for yourself and your family.Distributing vaccine is kind of like the classic story of the fire triad. It takes three things to make fire burn – heat, fuel, and oxygen. Take any one away and the fire goes out. Vaccine distribution needs four things – …


    Public Health - Feb. 16, 2021, 10:28 a.m.

  8. Leaf Exchange (Day 2: Final 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 on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. 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 Floral Street and South Tower Avenue in Centralia. No garbage, other yard waste, or …


    Solid Waste - Oct. 18, 2024, 4:14 p.m.

  9. Current County Employee Information Page

    The Employees of Lewis County are represented by: Teamsters #252217 E. Main StreetCentralia, WA 98531360.736.9979AFSCME2102 Carriage Drive SW #GOlympia, WA 985021.800.311.9713 ext. 22 Lewis County Sheriff's GuildOperations: 5530 SW Kelly Avenue Portland, OR 97239 503.226.3906Operations Guild & 911 GuildCorrections:Sean LemoineLemoine Legal Services, P.C.515 NW Saltzman Road #836Portland, OR 97229503-502-7045 mobilesean@lemoinelawyer.com Salary Information ElectedResolution No. 21-296 Elected Salaries2022-2025 Elected SalariesLC Citizens' Salary CommissionNon-Represented(refer to the 2022 Salary Grid *Effective 9/1/22 )Non-Rep Positions911 Dispatchers Guild(refer to the 2022 Salary Grid *Effective 9/1/22 )911 Dispatcher Guild PositionsAFSCME (Representing Community Development & Public Works)(refer to the 2022 Salary Grid *Effective 9/1/22 )AFSCME Represented PositionsTeamsters(refer …


    Human Resources - April 21, 2015, 11:21 a.m.

  10. Drug and Alcohol Treatment

    Lewis County Juvenile Court works closely with True North to rehabilitate youth who struggle with drugs and alcohol.True North tries to help youth understand harmful behaviors, find alternative solutions, and work towards a goal to better themselves.True North will accept referrals from anyone (remaining anonymous), then they work with the youth to get to the root of the problem and create an individualized plan to help the youth based on their own needs.To schedule an assessment or reach the Intake Line please call (360) 494-6867.For more information visit https://www.truenorth113.org/ or contact:Thurston County (360) 464-6873Thurston County (Yelm) (360) 458-62336005 Tyee Drive …


    Juvenile Court - Aug. 2, 2021, 11:41 a.m.