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Styrofoam Recycling
Free Styrofoam recycling is taking place at the Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia. Styrofoam must be clean, dry, free of all tape and labels. Look for the #6 Recycling Symbol or EPS inside the symbol. If you are unsure, bend the material. It should break, and you will notice individual beads of Styrofoam. Place Styrofoam in clear bags, or place in bag at event. Black or opague bags cannot be accepted. Please do not bring in the following:No foil-covered Styrofoam Nop grey Insta-pak foam No other Insta-pak foam No spray-in foam No blue or pink insulation foam …
Solid Waste - June 14, 2016, 1:38 p.m.
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Passing of K-9 Axel
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of LCSO K-9 Axel, who served our community from February 2013 until his retirement in August of 2021.Over the course of his career, K-9 Axel and his handler, now-Chief Rick Van Wyck, are credited with the successful capture of 39 suspects and the location of 117 articles of evidence and/or stolen property, as well as the discovery of 397.3 pounds of street drugs and over 1,600 Oxycodone pills, with a total value of over four million dollars.K-9 Axel passed away at home peacefully while surrounded by the Van Wyck family, on August …
Sheriff - Aug. 14, 2024, 8:43 a.m.
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SUP25-0001 Amendment to previous mining special use permit – Good Crushing, Inc. – Special Use Permit
Public Hearing Documents *Coming Soon* Staff Report Documents *Coming Soon* Applicant Response to Comments *Coming Soon* Public Comments Submitted During SEPA and Notice of Application SUP25-0001/SEP25-0011 NOA Complete - Request for ResponseSUP25-0001 All NOA SEPA CommentsSUP25-0001 Exhibit 3 TIA Level 1 - Outline Administration Documents SUP25-0001 – Determination of Completeness LetterSUP25-0001 – Notice of ApplicationSEP25-0011 – DNSSEP25-0011 – SEPA Tracking Sheet Application Documents SUP25-0001 Winston Quarry SUP Revision - issued 2011SUP25-0001 – Application – amending SUP19-0002SUP25-0001 – Decision from SUP19-0002SUP25-0001 – DNR Mine and Reclamation PlanSUP25-0001 – Mining LeaseSUP25-0001 – Project Narrative (revision to SUP19-0002)SUP25-0001 – Site PlanSUP25-0001 – Sound …
Community Development - May 14, 2025, 11:22 a.m.
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Building Inspections
As of December 1st, new online permitting software is live! SmartGov allows the public to submit permit applications and monitor their status through an online portal.Starting January 1, 2026 building inspections requests will be processed through our new SmartGov portal ONLY. Please visit the SmartGov portal and create an account anticipation of this change.Click HERE to view training for SmartGov. Daily Building InspectionsClick to view the list of locations being inspected today. This list is updated daily by 9:30am.Request an InspectionClick to request an inspection.* Please note that the cutoff time to get an inspection on the day you request …
Community Development - April 25, 2023, 4:42 p.m.
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Understanding Herbicide Labels
Learn how to better understand the herbicides that you may choose to utilize. The label is law! This purpose of this talk is to learn about active ingredients, modes of action, restricted uses, formulations, adjuvants and much more.Pesticide labels can be confusing, come learn how to better comprehend them so and keep your herbicide use lawful.This free event will be held Thursday evening, February 2nd, at the Lincoln Creek Grange in Rochester.If you have any questions or would like to reserve your seat, please email Weeds@lewiscountywa.gov Lincoln Creek Grange Lincoln Creek Grange 1500 Lincoln Creek rd, Rochester
Weed Control - Dec. 20, 2022, 3:26 p.m.
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Sheriff's Response Team (SRT)
MIssion Statement The Lewis County Sheriff's Office maintains a group of specially trained and equipped deputies that are able to operate in a variety of tactical environments. SRT exists to minimize danger to the public and other law enforcement officers by responding to situations which exceed the capabilities and/or resources of a standard law enforcement response. The team is supervised by Captain Rick VanWyck. Goal To provide a tactical response team capable of rapid deployment, upon request, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Team Members The SRT team is comprised of the following members: Team Commander, Team …
Sheriff - March 8, 2023, 9:31 a.m.
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Earthquake Awareness / Preparedness
“Drop, Cover, Hold” The Recommended Earthquake Protection MethodIn recent years, an E-mail has been circulating that describes the “triangle of life,” an alternative to the long-established “Drop, Cover, and Hold” advise. “Drop, Cover, Hold” is still the official recommendation in the United States by many experts including State Emergency Management, the Red Cross, and the Lewis County Division of Emergency Management.Earthquakes seldom cause complete building collapse in the United States. The greatest danger is from falling or flying objects. The “Drop, Cover, and Hold” technique is designed to provide the greatest protection from this type of situation.The “triangle of life” …
Emergency Management - Feb. 2, 2012, 7:31 a.m.
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Washington State Garlic Festival @ the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds through Aug. 27
There is no such thing as a little garlic at the Washington State Garlic Festival, happening now through Sunday, Aug. 27 at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds.A large inflatable garlic arch welcomes you to explore varieties of locally grown garlic and just about any garlic food you can image.Lee and Bonnie Coumbs of Lee’s Magnificent Garlic in Centralia donate all proceeds from this weekend’s festival to Lewis County Work Opportunities. Last year, an estimated $4,000 worth of locally grown garlic was sold. Since 1971 the Chehalis organization has been assisting adults with disabilities obtain employment opportunities in our community.The Garlic Festival …
News Room - Aug. 25, 2023, 2:25 p.m.
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Hawkweeds
Hieracium spp. Orange Hawkweed Mouseear Hawkweed Hawkweeds - Most hawkweed species are hairy and have a milky latex in their stems.Leaves: Most species will have basal leaves. Stem leaves can vary by subgenus. Leaves can be smooth, toothed, or lobed.Flowers: Blooms typically May - Sep. Most non-native species will have yellow ray flowers, but some species can have orange flowers as well. Flowers looks similar to dandelion flowers.Habitat: Typically found in fields, meadows, pastures, forest clearings, and disturbed areas like roadsides and abandoned farmland.Weed Classification: B DesignateWhy is it a Noxious Weed?The plants are invasive, spread easily, and negatively impact …
Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 9:47 a.m.
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Reed Canary Grass
Phalaris arundinacea Reed Canarygrass - A highly variable perennial plant, with rhizomes. Grows 3-6 feet in height.Leaves: Leaf blades are flat and smooth. The leaf has a wide connecting point to the stem.Flowers: Flowers bloom from June-July. Densely clustered flowers in panicles. 3 florets per spikelet and only one fertile spikelet. Flowers start out green-purple and change to tan/brown overtime.Habitat: Usually grows where ground is at least somewhat saturated during growing season. Habitats include: roadside ditches, river dikes, shallow marshes, wetlands, and meadows.Weed Classification: CWhy is it a Noxious Weed?A major threat to wetlands due to its aggressive nature. It …
Weed Control - Oct. 6, 2022, 9:33 a.m.
