1. Joint hearing to consider the adoption of the draft Lewis County Solid & Hazardous Waste Management Plan update

    The Lewis County Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan, a document required by Washington State law, RCW 70A.205.040. The law mandates each county prepare a comprehensive solid waste management plan, and update it periodically, is nearing its current update phase. With collaboration from the Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory Committee -- an advisory group to the Lewis County Commissioners, each city within Lewis County, and a consulting team from Herrera Environmental, the Lewis County Solid Waste Utility has completed a draft update of the Lewis County Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan. The purpose of the plan is to provide …


    Solid Waste - Feb. 24, 2026, 1:48 p.m.

  2. About the BOCC

    Sean D. Swope, Commissioner District No. 1Lindsey R. Pollock, DVM, Commissioner District No. 2Scott J. Brummer, Commissioner District No. 3Board of County Commissioners351 NW North Street, Room 210Chehalis WA, 98532Phone: 360-740-1120Fax: (360) 740-1475The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is the county’s legislative and budget authority.The three county commissioners are elected to four-year terms. The county is divided into three districts of relatively equal population as determined by federal census every 10 years. At the time of election, each commissioner must live in and represent his/her district.The commissioner positions are partisan, and candidates are selected via a primary election in their …


    Commissioners - March 11, 2016, 1:40 p.m.

  3. Spurge Laurel

    Daphne laureola Spurge Laurel - An evergreen shrub that gets to be around 1.5 to 5 feet tall. Plants can either be upright or arched at the base before spreading upwards.Leaves: Leaves alternate and are more prominent towards the top of the shoots. They are dark green and shiny on the top with lighter undersides. Leaves are oval in shape and about 0.8-5.1 inches long.Flowers: Flowers bloom from March through June. Small, green and yellow flowers grow at the base of the leaves and are fragrant.Habitat: Commonly found amongst the forest understory. Spurge Laurel prefers partial sun.Weed Classification: B DesignateWhy …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 9:49 a.m.

  4. Tansy ragwort

    Jacobaea vulgaris Tansy Ragwort - An herbaceous plant that can either be a winter annual, a biennial, or sometimes a perennial. Mowing may cause the plant to grow like a perennial.Leaves: Twice divided leaves, with leaf stems at the bottom of the plant, but a singular, unbranched, stalk towards the top of the plant. First year Tansy will have a basal clump, and afterwards the leaves are alternate.Flowers: Flowers bloom from June - August. Somewhat flat-topped clusters of yellow disk and ray flowers. Flowers have bracts (scales) with black tips.Habitat: Commonly found in open, disturbed areas like roadsides, pastures, fields, …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 9:49 a.m.

  5. Garlic Mustard

    Alliaria petiolata Garlic Mustard - A biennial to short-lived perennial plant. Plant smells of garlic and can grow to around 3 feet in height.Leaves: Basal leaves have rounded tips and are kidney shaped. Upper leaves are alternate and triangular in shape. Both types of leaves have leaf stems and are coarsely toothed. New leaves smell the most of garlic.Flowers: Flowers bloom from April-June. Flowers have 4 petals, 4 sepals, and 6 stamens. Petals are white and about twice as long as the sepals.Habitat: In Washington it grows in forested understory areas like urban parks, roadsides, trails, railroad tracks, streambanks, fields, …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 10:57 a.m.

  6. Scrap Metal, Aluminum Cans, Tin Cans

    Aluminum cans and tin cans can be recycled in your curbside recycling container.Curbside recycling is available to all residents in Lewis County. Please rinse your cans, make sure they are empty and dry. Please throw away loose tin can lids. If possible, leave attached when opening and turn them inside the can when recycling. No other scrap metal can be included in your curbside recycling container. Please call LeMay, the curbside recycling service provider at 360-736-4769, if you have questions about this program, or if you would like to subscribe to it.Drop off for free at the Lewis County transfer …


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

  7. Community Recycle Event scheduled in Randle area

    The event will take place from *10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (except where noted) at the Lewis County Area 7 Road Shop (Kiona), 8911 US Hwy 12, Randle, WA 98377.Satellite Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event: Residential customers may drop off their unwanted or left-over cleaners, lawn, garden, pool chemicals, and other household chemicals. Please be prepared to leave your containers at the event. Workers don't have a place to empty them, and return them to customers at satellite events. Limits for these events are 10 CFL lights, 5 gallons motor oil, 5 gallons antifreeze, 5 gallons cooking oil, and no …


    Solid Waste - March 14, 2025, 4:55 p.m.

  8. Safer Chemical Alternatives

    Friendly Reminder: Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when working with chemicals or cleaners.Minimum protection for cleaning tasks is gloves and eye protection. For This... Try This... Air Freshener Use herbal bouquets, pure vanilla on a cotton ball, or simmer cinnamon and cloves Ants (in house) Red chili powder at entrance Car Battery Corrosion Removal Baking soda and water Chrome polish Apple cider vinegar Copper cleaner Rub with a lemon, then rinse and dry Dish detergent 1/2 Cup of baking soda + usual amount of liquid detergent Drain Cleaner Plunger followed by 1/2 cup baking soda + 1/2 cup vinegar; wait …


    Solid Waste - Sept. 25, 2009, 9:26 a.m.

  9. INFRACTIONS

    Traffic infractions YOU MUST RESPOND WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE DATE ISSUEDOPTIONS FOR RESPONDING:Payment of the Citation:Online: You can conveniently pay your District Court fines and infractions online using Point & Pay. Please click here to access online payment information.In Person or Over the Phone: Payment can be made in person at 345 W. Main Street, 3rd Floor, Chehalis, WA 98532. Cash, check, money order or debit/credit card payments are accepted at our front counter. Payment may also be made over the phone using a debit or credit card. The number to call for payment over the telephone is …


    District Court - July 2, 2015, 8:27 a.m.

  10. Upcoming Drop-In Legal Clinics: Oct–Dec 2025 Timberland Legal Aid

    We are pleased to share the schedule for our free, drop-in legal clinics taking place in Lewis, Wahkiakum, and Pacific Counties this fall and winter. Clinics are open to the public and operate first-come, first-served from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.Clinic Dates & LocationsSeptember 15 - (Note Date Change) Lewis County Law and Justice CenterOctober 8 – Wahkiakum County, Town of Cathlamet Community CenterOctober 10 – Lewis County, Law & Justice Center, Room #429, ChehalisNovember 13 – Pacific County, Superior Court Law Library, South BendNovember 14 – Lewis County, Law & Justice Center, Room #429, ChehalisDecember 9 – Wahkiakum County, …


    Public Defense - Sept. 3, 2025, 1:13 p.m.