1. Learn how to test your soil at workshop in Morton

    Plan to attend a WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter workshop to learn how to test your soil. By knowing your soil type and characteristics, you can make it better with compost. The workshop will take place immediately following the Repair & Sustainability Fair at Centralia College East, 701 Airport Way, in Morton at 2:30 p.m. If you have questions about the workshop, please call 360-740-1216 or email jason.adams@lewiscountywa.gov.


    Solid Waste - Nov. 22, 2024, 12:12 p.m.

  2. Household chemicals can get dropped off in Morton

    Residents may drop of household hazardous waste for free from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the East Lewis County Transfer Station, 6745 U.S. Hwy 12, just east of Morton. Examples of household hazardous materials that can be dropped off are cleaners, lawn, garden, and pool chemicals. Businesses may not bring hazardous materials to the East Lewis County Transfer Station. For more information, please call 360-740-1221 or email swu@lewiscountywa.gov.


    Solid Waste - March 14, 2025, 4:21 p.m.

  3. Residents can drop off sensitive documents for shredding in Vader

    Sensitive Document Shredding: Residents may bring up to 3 bags or boxes or sensitive documents they would like to have shredded from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 17. There is no charge for this service. The shredded paper will be recycled at a paper recycling facility at the conclusion of the event. The event will take place in the parking lot of Dailey Storage, 110 7th St., Vader, WA 98593.


    Solid Waste - April 8, 2025, 12:41 p.m.

  4. Residential customers can drop off unwanted chemicals in Morton today

    Residents may drop of household hazardous waste for free from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the East Lewis County Transfer Station, 6745 U.S. Hwy 12, just east of Morton. Examples of household hazardous materials that can be dropped off are cleaners, lawn, garden, and pool chemicals. Businesses may not bring hazardous materials to the East Lewis County Transfer Station. For more information, please call 360-740-1221 or email swu@lewiscountywa.gov.


    Solid Waste - Dec. 27, 2024, 12:32 p.m.

  5. Informational Brochures

    Introduction to the Permit Process - Fact Sheet 1What is a Septic System & How Does it Work? - Fact Sheet 2Septic System Myths - Fact Sheet 3Safe Substitutes for Hazardous Household Products - Fact Sheet 4How do I Maintain my Septic System? - Fact Sheet 5What can go Wrong with a Septic System? - Fact Sheet 6Operation & Maintenance of Your Gravelless Drainfield - Fact Sheet 7Operation & Maintenance of Your Mound System - Fact Sheet 8Operation & Maintenance of Your Pressure Distribution System - Fact Sheet 9


    Environmental Health - Jan. 31, 2020, 9:58 a.m.

  6. SUP25-0001 Amendment to previous mining special use permit – Good Crushing, Inc. – Special Use Permit

    Decision Documents SUP25-0001 Parties with Standing Letter - HE Decision SUP25-0001 HE Decision - Good Crushing Public Hearing Documents The Lewis County Hearing Examiner will hold a hybrid format land use hearing on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m., or immediately thereafter, for the purpose of taking public testimony and rendering a decision concerning a special use permit application (SUP25-0001) from Good Crushing, Inc. This is the only hearing on the agenda docket.The Lewis County Hearing Examiner is providing public access to the land use hearing through hybrid format and can be accessed in person and by alternative …


    Community Development - May 14, 2025, 11:22 a.m.

  7. RV Parks & Campground Code Update

    Lewis County is updating development regulations related to RV Parks and Campgrounds. The draft amendments are available for public review. Materials BOCC2023-10-03 FINAL Ordinance 13482023-09-27 BOCC Staff Presentation2023-09-14 Notice of Hearing2023-09-12 DRAFT Ordinance 13482023-08-31 BOCC Staff ReportSEPASEP23-0026 DNSSEP23-0026 Environmental ChecklistSEP23-0026 Tracking SheetPlanning Commission2023-07-31 Letter of Transmittal2023-07-25 Planning Commission Staff Presentation2023-07-25 Planning Commission Meeting Notes2023-07-03 Planning Commission Staff Report2023-07-03 Lewis County Code Chapter 17.10, Definitions2023-07-03 Lewis County Code Chapter 17.144, RV Parks and Campgrounds2023-07-03 Lewis County Code Chapter 16.04, Definitions2023-07-03 Lewis County Code Chapter 17.30.460, Accessory Uses2023-07-03 Lewis County Code Chapter 17.42, Zoning Summary2023-07-03 Lewis County Code Chapter 16.14, Recreational Vehicle …


    Community Development - May 18, 2023, 2:17 p.m.

  8. Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory Committee meets today (4/9)

    The Lewis County SWAC meets at 1:00 p.m. the second Wednesday of every other month in the new Lewis County Public Works Building, 57 W. Main St., Chehalis, WA 98532. If a regularly scheduled meeting lands on a holiday, members may elect to cancel the meeting or vote to meet on an alternate date. Meetings are open to the public, and offered online via Zoom. Please contact the Lewis County Solid Waste Utility Office at 360-740-1451 to receive Zoom registration information.


    Solid Waste - Nov. 22, 2024, 12:17 p.m.

  9. Recycle paint for free at the SWW Fairgrounds

    Lewis County Solid Waste Utility is partnering with Green Sheen Paint and the Southwest Washington Fair to offer a free paint recycling event on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Drop off unwanted paint cans and leftover paint. The event will take place in the Blue Pavilion Parking Lot at the Southwest Washington Fairground, 1909 S. Gold Street, Centralia, WA 98531. The event is open to residential and business customers. For more information and to register: https://circular.eco/event/Lewis92025


    Solid Waste - Aug. 6, 2025, 10:44 a.m.

  10. Design

    The Engineering Design Section develops roadway designs using local and state guidelines required for traffic volume, terrain, design speed, safety features, storm water runoff, and environmental concerns. Design production may be handled in-house or by contractors. Designs for new bridges are contracted to a structural engineer. Once the designs are complete, staff members help prepare contract specifications for open and competitive bidding by road and bridge construction companies. Inspection of contractors' construction operation are also handled by the staff from the Design, Construction, and Survey Sections.


    Public Works - May 7, 2009, 5:25 p.m.