1. Cannabis Code Update

    Background Lewis County is seeking sustainable funding to help support essential local services, including public safety, infrastructure, and community programs. Cannabis sales currently are permitted in our surrounding counties and in most of the cities located in Lewis County. Between July 2023 and June 2024, cannabis sales in those cities totaled roughly $9 million. While the state collects a 37% excise tax on those sales, local jurisdictions that permit retail locations receive a dedicated portion of shared state tax revenue. Allowing retail locations in unincorporated Lewis County—such as in Packwood and the I5/Highway 12 interchange—could provide a modest but ongoing …


    Community Development - March 4, 2026, 1:20 p.m.

  2. AP25-00004 / SEP25-0027 City of Centralia Seminary Hill Water Reservoir

    AP25-00004 AP25-00004 DecisionAP25-00004 ApplicationAP25-00004 Letter of CompletenessAP25-00004 NoticeAP25-00004 Reservoir & Watermain PlansMSR25-0595 Conditional ApprovalWetland Report SEP25-0027 All SEPA documents can be found here.


    Community Development - Jan. 5, 2026, 1:26 p.m.

  3. Reynolds Ave/Harrison Ave Corridor Improvements

    OVERVIEWLewis County and the City of Centralia are collaborating to improve the Reynolds Avenue corridor between Harrison Avenue and Pearl Street (SR 507) and the Harrison Avenue corridor between the Reynolds Avenue intersection and the Goodrich Rd-Kuper Rd intersection.Open House #1Open House #2


    Public Works - Nov. 22, 2022, 10:01 a.m.

  4. Medication Drop Box Program

    The Sheriff's Evidence Department manages collection of medication drop boxes. If you have outdated or medications that you no longer need, you may bring them to one of the following drop boxes:Chehalis, Law and Justice building (inside)Centralia, Police Department (outside)Morton, Police Department (inside)Mossyrock, City Hall (inside)Winlock, City Hall (inside)Toledo, City Hall (inside)


    Environmental Health - Sept. 23, 2019, 9:19 a.m.

  5. Sensitive document shredding offered in Morton at Repair & Sustainability Fair

    Residents may bring up to 3 bags or boxes or sensitive documents they would like to have shredded. There is no charge for this service. The shredded paper will be recycled at a paper recycling facility. The event will be offered from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. as part of the Repair & Sustainability Fair at Centralia College East, 701 Airport Way, Morton.


    Solid Waste - Nov. 22, 2024, 12:04 p.m.

  6. Tires

    You must pay to recycle tires at Lewis County transfer stations in Centralia, 1411 S. Tower Ave., or in Morton, 6745 US Hwy 12:Please pay at the scale house prior to dropping off. Fee depends on size and type:$10.00 each Passenger Car/Light Truck Tires without rims.$10.00 each Passenger Car/Light Truck Tires with rims.$10.00 each Semi-Truck Tires without rims.$20.00 each Semi-Truck Tires with rims.


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

  7. Free Tool Library Trial Membership at Earth Month Open House

    WSU Lewis Co. MRC Volunteers invite you to stop by the Floral Park Sustainability Project, 104 E. Floral St., Centralia, to learn more about, the MRC Tool Bucket Library and how to become a volunteer for the environment. Light refreshments will be served. Anyone, at least age 18, is eligible to sign up for a 3-month trial membership to the Tool Bucket Library.


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 10:56 a.m.

  8. MRC Tool Bucket Library Connecting Neighbors Open House

    WSU Lewis Co. MRC Volunteers invite you to stop by the Floral Park Sustainability Project, 104 E. Floral St., Centralia, to learn more about, the MRC Tool Bucket Library and how to become a volunteer for the environment. Light refreshments will be served. Anyone, at least age 18, is eligible to sign up for a 3-month trial membership to the Tool Bucket Library.


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 10:52 a.m.

  9. Tool Library Open House in Honor of Earth Month Today

    WSU Lewis Co. MRC Volunteers invite you to stop by the Floral Park Sustainability Project, 104 E. Floral St., Centralia, to learn more about, the MRC Tool Bucket Library and how to become a volunteer for the environment. Light refreshments will be served. Anyone, at least age 18, is eligible to sign up for a 3-month trial membership to the Tool Bucket Library.


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 10:58 a.m.

  10. Connecting Neighbors Open House for Earth Month at the MRC Tool Library

    WSU Lewis Co. MRC Volunteers invite you to stop by the Floral Park Sustainability Project, 104 E. Floral St., Centralia, to learn more about, the MRC Tool Bucket Library and how to become a volunteer for the environment. Light refreshments will be served. Anyone, at least age 18, is eligible to sign up for a 3-month trial membership to the Tool Bucket Library.


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 10:54 a.m.