1. Drop off leftover household chemicals today (10/16)

    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. to accept unwanted household chemicals, up to 10 burned out fluorescent lights and up to 5 gallons of used motor oil or antifreeze.


    Solid Waste - July 30, 2024, 2:56 p.m.

  2. ARES Meeting

    Meetings are held at 7:00 PM (1900) on the 3rd Wednesday of each month in the Training Room on the 1st floor of the Lewis County Law and Justice Center, 345 W Main Street, Chehalis, Washington https://www.cvars.org/LCARES.php Date: Wednesday, April 18th, 2018 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm


    Emergency Management - April 10, 2018, 8:51 a.m.

  3. Organics/Yard Waste

    Transfer Station Yard Waste Drop Off Curbside Organics Pick-Up Program WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter Volunteers Classes/Workshops, Become a Master Recycler Composter, Floral Street Sustainability Park City of Chehalis Organics Permit Program Other Yard Waste Options


    Solid Waste - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:47 p.m.

  4. PeEll recycling event 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23

    A free recycling event is set for PeEll Town Hall, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23. Get rid of your household hazardous waste and yard waste, and recycle electronics, tires and scrap metal.


    News Room - Sept. 8, 2023, 10:26 a.m.

  5. Instrucciones para emergencias en español

    siga los enlaces de abajo para encontrar más información:Preparándose para una inundaciónhttps://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/1453322358059-4e308f77a6b7ede62a...Preparándose para un incendio forestalhttps://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/1398958049008-2542da68c43567df0e...Preparándose para un terremotohttps://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/1412783417151-094ea59c3d87bcd381...


    Emergency Management - March 7, 2018, 2:20 p.m.

  6. Fee Schedule

    During the 2025 legislative session, the Washington State Legislature passed HB 1858 which increases the recording fee to $301.00 for recording an assignment, substitution, or appointment of trustee. SHB 1498 was also passed increasing the marriage license fee by $100.00.Click here to view the fee schedule that went into effect on July 27, 2025.Click here to view a breakdown of how the fees are distributed


    Auditor - Oct. 9, 2015, 8:04 a.m.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. Warrant Options and Procedure

    *Updated 5/5/2023*The following options may be utilized to address an outstanding warrant:Post cash bail in person at the court’s clerk’s window;Post an out of custody bond; orTurn yourself into the Lewis County Jail. Your matter will be heard the next judicial day.


    District Court - Feb. 19, 2021, 4:08 p.m.

  10. Purple Loosestrife

    Lythrum salicaria Purple Loosestrife – Erect squarish stems, up to 8 feet tall, Leaves: 1 ½ to 4 inches long, lance-shaped and lack petioles, usually opposite and rotated 90 degrees from the previous node or whorled in sets of 3.Flowers: spikes of magenta flowers 4 – 16 inches long, flowers from July to October.Habitat: Found in wetlands and streams in the Centralia/Chehalis area as well as Stearns Creek and Mineral Lake in Lewis County.Weed Classification: B designateWhy Is It a Noxious Weed?Purple loosestrife is a vigorous competitor and can crowd out other vegetation including native species. It can quickly dominate …


    Weed Control - Sept. 12, 2022, 11:28 a.m.