1. Residential hazardous waste accepted in Morton today

    Lewis County residents can drop off unwanted household chemicals, up to five gallons of used motor oil, aerosol (spray cans), and up to 15 burned out fluorescent light bulbs at Hazo Hut at the East Lewis County Transfer Station, 6745 US Hwy 12, Morton, today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. These are the limits for each household each day that the Hazo Hut is open. This time is reserved for residential customers only. Business customers must make an appointment by calling 360-740-1221 or emailing swu@lewiscountywa.gov.


    Solid Waste - Jan. 2, 2026, 4:38 p.m.


  2. Transfer stations in Centralia and Morton are closed for Veterans Day

    Lewis County transfer stations in Centralia and Morton are closed in observance of the Veterans Day holiday today, Tuesday, Nov. 11. They will resume regular hours on Wednesday, Nov. 12.


    Solid Waste - July 1, 2025, 11:04 a.m.


  3. Presidents' Day! Lewis County transfer stations are closed

    Lewis County transfer stations in Centralia and Morton are closed all major holidays. They are closed today, Monday, Feb. 16, in observance of Presidents' Day. They will return to regular hours on Tuesday, Feb. 17.


    Solid Waste - Sept. 24, 2025, 2:10 p.m.


  4. Children In Need of Services (CHINS)

    LEWIS COUNTY JUVENILE COURT CHILDREN IN NEED OF SERVICES LEGISLATION R.C.W. l3.32A Effective 7/23/95 CHINS Handout Child In Need of Services (CHINS) means a juvenile: 1. Who is beyond the control of his or her parent such that the child’s behavior endangers thehealth, safety, or welfare of the child or other person; 2. Who has been reported to law enforcement as absent without consent for at least 24 consecutive hours from the parent’s home, a crisis residential center, an out-of-home placement, or a court-ordered placement on two or more separate occasions; and 3. Who is in need of necessary services, …


    Juvenile Court - Oct. 23, 2014, 1:43 p.m.


  5. Appeal Information, Instructions and Forms

    Civil and Criminal Cases Appeal Instructions Handout Civil and Criminal Appeal Forms Notice of AppealDesignation of Record on Appeal Small Claim Cases Small_Claim_Appeal_Instructions_2025 (7) Small Claim Appeals Forms Notice of Appeal from a Small Claim JudgmentProof of Service


    District Court - March 6, 2013, 10:30 a.m.


  6. Equal Opportunity Employment

    Lewis County is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual preference, military or veteran status, disability, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law, in employment or the provision of services.


    Human Resources - April 21, 2015, 11:22 a.m.


  7. Common Tenant/Renter and Landlord Concerns

    Helpful resources and information for tenants/renters/landlords:The Washington State Attorney General serves as the chief legal advisor and chief law enforcement officer for Washington State's government. The ATG is authorized to prosecute violations of state law, represent the state in legal disputes and issue legal advice to state agencies and the legislature. For information on the Washington State Office of the Attorney General regarding Landlord-Tenant matters please see the links below:Landlord TenantLandlord/Tenant Rights Landlord What do I do if my tenants are not paying their rent? The majority of Landlord and Tenant disputes are considered to be a civil disagreement and …


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


  8. Eurasian Watermilfoil

    Myriophyllum spicatum Eurasian Watermilfoil- a fully submerged escaped ornamental perennial that readily alters aquatic ecosystems by multiplying quickly and blocking sun with dense "floating" mats.Leaves: Feather-like leaves occur in whorls of 4 on a red stem. Each leaf can have 12+ leaflet pairs.Flowers: Tiny pink-reddish flowers appear as terminal spikes. Male and female flowers appear on the same plant.Habitat: Highly adaptable to any freshwater body including streams, rivers, ponds, lakes and ditches. Has been found as deep as 10 meters.Classification: B SelectThis aquatic weed is confirmed to be present in Carlisle lake, Riffe & Mayfield lakes (and the downstream portions …


    Weed Control - Sept. 26, 2022, 11:01 a.m.


  9. Commissioner

    Commissioner Cailen L. Cecil Court Commissioner Cailen L. Cecil Cailen Cecil was born and raised in Yelm, Washington where she attended Yelm High School, graduating in 1994. Cailen earned an Associates of Arts from Pierce College (1996), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of Washington (1998), and a Juris Doctorate from Texas Tech School of Law (2002). Cailen began her legal career representing survivors of domestic violence at the Legal Aid Society of Lubbock in Texas. In 2004, Cailen returned to Washington State where she practiced law on a part-time basis as a private practitioner in Yelm. In 2008, …


    Superior Court - April 22, 2009, 11:34 a.m.


  10. Homeless and Housing Program

    Lewis County Public Health & Social Services administers state and local housing funds to support programs that prevent homelessness, provide shelter and housing assistance, and help residents access stable housing. We work with local service providers to coordinate resources and support individuals and families experiencing housing instability.If you are experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing your housing, please contact Coordinated Entry through the Coastal Community Action Program.Phone: (360) 836-1937Coordinated Entry connects individuals and families to available housing resources, shelter, and supportive services in Lewis County. 5-Year Housing and Homelessness Strategic Plan Lewis County Public Health & Social Services (PHSS) …


    Public Health - April 28, 2014, 2:18 p.m.