1. Solid Waste Disposal District

    Please see the attached agenda packet.In an effort to keep the public and county employees safe during the COVID-19 outbreak, Lewis County has closed its buildings to public access. As such, the Solid Waste Disposal District is providing the public access to its official meeting through other means (online and by phone). Please see below:ONLINE: You can join the meeting via Zoom Meeting at https://zoom.us/s/93230366013BY PHONE: To attend by phone, call 888-475-4499. The meeting ID is 932 3036 6013.


    Commissioners - April 24, 2020, 10:57 a.m.

  2. Onalaska Subarea Plan Community Advisory Committee meeting

    The Community Advisory Committee (CAC), made up of property owners and neighbors in Onalaska, will begin meeting on Sept. 19. There is still room on the CAC for more members. If you are interested, please contact Mindy Brooks at mindy.brooks@lewiscountywa.gov or 360-740-2610. The Onalaska Subarea Plan is an updated to the 2017 plan and will include a 20-year vision, goals and policies to help guide and manage growth.


    News Room - Aug. 25, 2023, 9:06 a.m.

  3. Notice to Consultants - Request for Proposal (RFP) Professional Planning Services - Development of an Airport Master Plan Update

    There has been a Notice for Consultants added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Please submit a complete proposal packet to: Lewis County Public Works, Attn: Josh Metcalf, Director, 2025 NE Kresky Avenue, Chehalis, WA 98532 or Josh.Metcalf@lewiscountywa.gov no later than 4:00 p.m. on April 11, 2022. Submittals will not be accepted after that time and date.Access the details and necessary documents here.


    Public Works - March 22, 2022, 3:36 p.m.

  4. Homeless and Housing Program

    If you are homeless and in need of services, please contact Coordinated Entry at (360) 736-4339 The Salvation Army Centralia. 5-Year Housing and Homelessness Strategic Plan Lewis County Public Health & Social Services (PHSS) has adopted the new 5-Year Housing and Homelessness Strategic Plan. This 5-year plan serves as a guide for projects that use state and local funds to serve individuals experiencing homelessness and support affordable housing opportunities in our community.In collaboration with the Department of Commerce, the plan includes required components that guide us in reaching deliverables around reducing homelessness in Lewis County. The components are:1) Quickly identify …


    Public Health - April 28, 2014, 2:18 p.m.

  5. Community Recycle Event in Toledo

    Toledo volunteers along with the Lewis County Solid Waste Utility, and the Lewis County Parks & Recreation Department are offering a Community Recycle Event in Toledo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 29 at South County Regional Park. During the event, Lewis County residents will have the opportunity to drop off scrap metal, appliances (two per household, please), glass bottles and jars, unwanted household hazardous waste, TVs (two per household, please), computer monitors, CPUs, fluorescent lights (up to 10 per household, please), and passenger or light truck tires (up to 12 per household). These recycling opportunities will be offered …


    Solid Waste - March 28, 2023, 4 p.m.

  6. Adopted Plans

    The Lewis County Comprehensive Plan identifies a vision for the future for the community, and establishes a set of long-term goals, policies and land use patterns for growth over a 20-year period. The current version of the Comprehensive Plan is available below. Lewis County Comprehensive PlanComprehensive Plan (amended September 23, 2025)Onalaska Subarea PlanPackwood Subarea PlanZoning Map (amended September 23, 2025)Appendix A Land Capacity AnalysisAppendix B Housing Capacity and Housing Needs AssessmentAppendix C Capital Facilities PlanAppendix D Transportation Technical AnalysisAppendix E Community Engagement Summary ReportAppendix F Climate Memo A. County Assets and EvaluationAppendix G Climate Memo B. Climate Risk and Vulnerability …


    Community Development - Dec. 18, 2013, 8:16 a.m.

  7. Parks & Recreation

    The Lewis County Parks & Recreation Department handles the Southwest Washington Fair and County Parks (including the Fairgrounds)County Parks include: Schaefer, South County, Rose Park, Packwood River Access, and the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds as well as community venues Claquato Church and St. Urban Church. The Parks & Rec Department is developing opportunities for year-round recreation in your parks.The Southwest Washington Fair showcases Southwest Washington and its agricultural, industrial heritage and future, displays the accomplishments of our regional community and encourages learning through participation, competition and observation.Mission Statement: The mission is to inspire community pride.Strategic Priorities:Increase Revenue to Support the Parks.Develop, …


    Parks & Recreation - Sept. 2, 2021, 3:31 p.m.

  8. Shred sensitive documents at Napavine Community Recycle Event

    The LeMay Mobile Shredding truck will be at the Community Recycle Event at the Lewis County Road Shop, 111 Pleasant Valley Road, Winlock, between Napavine and Winlock, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 25. 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 hauled to a paper recycling facility for processing.


    Solid Waste - July 1, 2025, 10:59 a.m.

  9. *Directors' Update

    Please see the attached agenda.Please click here to see Resolution 22-148: Approve Lewis County Parks PROS Plan and Southwest Washington Fairgrounds Master Plan.The commissioners will vote on whether to pass Resolution 22-148 during the May 11 Directors' Update meeting.PARKS PLANFor the Parks plan, please click here.For Appendix A (Supply) for the Parks Plan, please click here.For Appendix B (funding sources) for the Parks Plan, please click here.FAIR PLANFor the proposed Fair plan, please click here.For Appendix A (Building inventory) for the Fair plan, please click here.


    Commissioners - May 6, 2022, 4:11 p.m.

  10. New Request for Proposals - Lewis County Solid Waste Transfer Station Recycling Collection Containers

    There has been a Request for Proposals added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Please submit by mail or email a complete proposal packet to: Lewis County Solid Waste Division, P.O. Box 180, Centralia, WA 98531, swu@lewiscountywa.gov or Hand Deliver to Lewis County Solid Waste Admin Building, 1411 S Tower Ave, Centralia, WA 98531 no later than 3:00 p.m. on Oct. 14, 2022. Submittals will not be accepted after that time and date.Access the details and necessary documents here.


    Public Works - Sept. 14, 2022, 10:49 a.m.