1. Public Works FAQ

    Do you pick up dead animals? Yes, but only if it is on the county right-of-way (road or ditch); not if it is on private property. Why can’t you just drain this swampy area so the road won’t get flooded? We have strict rules imposed on us by other departments such as Washington State Fish and Wildlife Department, Department of Ecology, and other State/Federal agencies. The problem must be related to a road. We cannot drain private land. Who do I call to get a ditch cleaned? The Area Supervisor can be contacted. Please call Public Works at (360)740-1123 to …


    Public Works - April 12, 2016, 1:18 p.m.

  2. MRC Tool Bucket Library Open House

    The Master Recycler Composters of Lewis County have officially opened the MRC Tool Bucket Library and the Floral Park Sustainability Park. They are inviting the public to an open house from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 22 at Floral Park Sustainability Project, 103 E. Floral St., Centralia, to learn about both community programs. The tool library is just like a book library, but it offers tools for checkout. In addition to learning about the tool library and Floral Park, MRC Volunteers will have information on how to volunteer with their group and their community projects. If you have questions …


    Solid Waste - July 18, 2025, 9:35 a.m.

  3. Tire Recycling Events

    When grant funding becomes available, Lewis County Code Enforcement and Lewis County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Utility Division partner to hold tire recycling events.At these events, passenger and light truck tires will be accepted for free, and the tires can be on or off the rim. Please do not bring tires from businesses, semi-trucks or heavy equipment, as the county is unable to accept them.While there are no special recycling events currently scheduled, Lewis County Transfer Stations in Centralia and Morton do recycle many types of tires for a fee.For more information, please call the Solid Waste Utility …


    Environmental Health - April 29, 2020, 11:17 a.m.

  4. Little Miss Friendly finalists are guests of Lewis County Commissioners

    From left, Clara Hansen, Emma Elder, Riot Anderson, Aria Hoffman, Kimber Serl and 2022 Little Miss Friendly Emma Britton meet with the Lewis County Commissioners on Aug. 8. CHEHALIS – The finalists for the 2023 Little Miss Friendly competition were guests of the Lewis County Commissioners Tuesday, Aug. 8, during the commissioners’ weekly legislative meeting. Little Miss Friendly is the official hostess and “living logo” of the Southwest Washington Fair and will represent the fair at many events, parades, and activities throughout the coming year.Commissioners Sean Swope, Lindsey Pollock and Scott Brummer listened to the girls share their interest in …


    News Room - Aug. 8, 2023, 4:46 p.m.

  5. About Risk Management

    The Risk Management Department administers the County's self-insurance and claims programs. Risk Management's mission is to provide loss prevention and control programs and consultation, direction, insurance, and claims management services to Lewis County elected officials and departments to reduce or eliminate losses to property, liability, personnel, and net income.We believe that:Accidents and Injuries are preventableSafety can be managedSafety is an individual responsibilitySafety is a way of lifeNothing is more important than employee safetyRisk Management's primary activities are:Risk consultingInsurance procurement above self-insured retention levelsLewis County Self-Insured Fund management and financing for self-insured retention levelsAdministration of workers' compensation and unemployment claims (in …


    Risk Management - Feb. 22, 2013, 1:38 p.m.

  6. Notice of hearing regarding Ordinance 1354, which would add Chapter 8.80 Lewis County Code to regulate sterile needle and syringe exchanges operating in Lewis County and make violations of the chapter a civil infraction or a misdemeanor

    UPDATE: The commissioners will review two versions when the hearing resumes April 16:CLICK HERE for Version 1, as proposed by Commissioner Swope (and revised April 15, 2024).CLICK HERE for Version 2, which includes Commissioner Pollock's suggested revisions (as revised the afternoon of April 15, 2024).Correspondence received regarding the proposed ordinance can be viewed here.Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Feb. 28, 2024, 3:09 p.m.

  7. Reminder: Please Comment on the Lewis County Solid & Hazardous Waste Management Plan draft update

    We want your comments on the draft 2023 Lewis County Solid & Hazardous Waste Management Plan! This plan includes strategies to manage waste in the county over the next 20 years with more in-depth focus on the next six years. Lewis County Department of Public Works Solid Waste Utility has been working with the Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) and the consulting firm Herrera Environmental to update the document. The SWAC will host a special virtual meeting at 1 p.m. Jan. 10 to learn more about the draft plan. (Details to attend the Zoom meeting will be made …


    Solid Waste - Dec. 19, 2023, 11:09 a.m.

  8. Chehalis Weed Management Area Group Meeting

    Attend the upcoming CWMA meeting and gain some free Pesticide Continuing Education Credits!The first half of this meeting will be for credits. We will be hearing a presentation on the state monitor list from our state Weed Control Board Outreach and Education Specialist, Anne Schuster followed by an informational presentation from the WSU Integrated Weed Control Project director, Jennifer Andreas, on bio-controls. The second half of the day will be designated for discussions and plans regarding Chehalis River aquatic invasive species. You can choose whether you would like to stay for that discussion from 12:45-3:00pm and learn more about the …


    Weed Control - Nov. 23, 2022, 11:58 a.m.

  9. Earth Day Community Recycle Event in Packwood

    The event will take place at Longmire Springs Brewing, 112 Norman Road, in Packwood, WA 98361.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 containers larger than 5 gallons. No PaintCare items can be accepted at this event. …


    Solid Waste - April 16, 2024, 9:04 a.m.

  10. WSDOT TRAFFIC ADVISORY - Closures of SR 508 no longer in effect

    Full closures of SR 508 start Monday, Sept. 20 & extend thru Oct 1 MORTON – Drivers on SR 508 near Mosswood Road (milepost 29.8) will encounter full daytime closures of the highway the next few weeks for an ongoing erosion repair and prevention project. SR 508 will be fully closed between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20 through Friday, Oct 1 while crews use a large crane to set the major pieces of an erosion prevention structure in place. SR 508 must be closed during this work because the 180-ton crane takes up both …


    Public Works - Dec. 30, 2010, 1:24 p.m.