1. Lunchtime Learning: Basic Composting

    Composting is a little like baking a cake. There are some basic science principles required to successfully create compost in the shortest possible time but the rest is art, allowing you to create a composting setup that works for you. The WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteers invite you to attend a basic composting class at Noon Aug. 17 as part of a Lunchtime Learning Program via Zoom. There will be an opportunity to ask questions about your own composting challenges as well. There will be a drawing for a free compost bin for local participants who are able …


    Solid Waste - Aug. 1, 2022, 10:55 a.m.

  2. e-Recording Submitters

    The Lewis County Auditor's Office has been accepting e-Recorded documents since October of 2010. For a small fee, the following e-Recording submitters will send your document to us electronically. The Lewis County Treasurer's Office now accepts deeds electronically through Simplifile.Simplifile:https://simplifile.com/CSC:https://www.cscglobal.com/service/erecording/e-Recording Partners (EPN):https://www.erecordingpartners.net/Indecomm Global:http://inteledocdirect.net/


    Auditor - March 2, 2015, 1:46 p.m.

  3. New Bidcall - Mossyrock Fire Station Phase 2 Project

    There has been a new Bid Call added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. The bids are due Oct 13, 2020 by 11:00 am at the Lewis County Commissioner's Office, (Lewis County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, Room 210, 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA, 98532). The bids will be opened at 11:00 am or later.Access the details and necessary documents, and get on the planholders list here.


    Public Works - Sept. 23, 2020, 7:49 a.m.

  4. Hazo Hut's last 2024 opening is today

    Lewis County residents can drop off a maximum of five gallons of used motor oil and up to 10 burned out fluorescent lights at Hazo Hut at the transfer station in Centralia, 1411 S. Tower Ave. Unwanted household chemicals, excluding PaintCare items (Please visit PaintCare.org to learn more about PaintCare items and find out where to drop off PaintCare items locally), and up to five gallons of used antifreeze can also be dropped off at this time, too. This time is reserved for residential customers only. Business customers must make an appointment. Hazo Hut will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. …


    Solid Waste - Sept. 26, 2024, 4:02 p.m.

  5. Get your Passports stamped for prizes at the SWW Fair!

    Saddle Up for the Southwest Washington Fair! We have partnered with Fionna and her team at the Southwest Washington Fair and 11 other Lewis County departments, offices, and related agencies to bring you the Passport to Lewis County Public Service. Here's how to play: Pick up a passport upon entry to the fair at the Guest Services Building (the information gazebo), answer questions at 11 Lewis County booths to get your passport stamped for daily prizes and grand prizes at the end of the fair! Visit the featured fair locations between 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. daily, answer the questions, …


    Solid Waste - Aug. 12, 2025, 9:52 a.m.

  6. Learn about county services while playing Passport game at SWW Fair!

    Saddle Up for the Southwest Washington Fair! Eleven county departments, offices, and related agencies have joined forces to bring you the Passport to Lewis County Public Service game. Here's how to play: Pick up a passport upon entry to the fair at the Guest Services Building (the information gazebo), answer questions at 12 Lewis County booths to get your passport stamped for daily prizes and grand prizes at the end of the fair! Visit the featured fair locations between 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. daily, answer the questions, and get your passport stamped. One completed passport per person, per day. …


    Solid Waste - Aug. 12, 2025, 9:56 a.m.

  7. Emergency Management

    Welcome to the Lewis County Department of Emergency Management website. This site has been provided in an effort to equip the citizens of Lewis County with information pertinent to community emergency preparedness. Lewis County Emergency Management provides Emergency Management services to the cities of Chehalis, Morton, Mossyrock, Napavine, Toledo, Vader, Winlock, Town of Pe Ell, and the unincorporated areas of Lewis County.It is our goal to provide you with information that can help you prepare for any type of emergency situation. If you have further questions please feel free to email or call our office. Flood Recovery Hub Click here …


    Emergency Management - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.

  8. Interlocal Agreement with Riverside Fire Authority for fire investigation services

    Please see attached.


    Commissioners - July 10, 2019, 9:18 a.m.

  9. County seeks volunteers for Planning Commission

    The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is looking for volunteers interested in serving on the Lewis County Planning Commission.The Lewis County Planning Commission assists Lewis County’s Community Development department in carrying out its duties, including helping prepare and execute the Comprehensive Plan and helping adopt development regulations. The Planning Commission – which is made up of seven members who each serve four-year terms – meets twice a month (6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month). A Zoom option is available for the group’s meetings. The Planning Commission has two vacancies, one in Commissioner District 1 …


    Commissioners - Nov. 18, 2025, 9:32 a.m.

  10. Residents can drop off used motor oil at Hazo Hut

    Lewis County residents can drop off unwanted household chemicals, up to five gallons of used motor oil, and up to 10 burned out fluorescent light bulbs at Hazo Hut at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. These are the limits for each household each day that the Hazo Hut is open. The following dates and times are reserved for residential customers only: every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the first and third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Business customers must …


    Solid Waste - June 9, 2025, 10:42 a.m.