1. Transfer stations are closed for Memorial Day

    Lewis County Transfer Stations in Centralia and Morton are closed today (Monday, May 25) for the Memorial Day Holiday. The Administration Office at the Centralia site is also closed. They will resume normal operations on Tuesday, May 26.


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 12:07 p.m.

  2. Lewis County Lifts Restrictions on Outdoor Burning

    Effective 12:01 A.M., Thursday, October 16, 2025, Lewis County Board of County Commissioners and Lewis County Fire Marshal will lift the current burn restrictions on outdoor burning for all unincorporated lands regulated by Lewis County, Washington.For more information, see the Press Release.


    Community Development - Oct. 14, 2025, 4:40 p.m.

  3. *BOCC Wrap-Up / County Manager Update

    Please see the attached agenda.Resolution 25-363: Declare disaster in Lewis CountyResolution 25-364: Adopt a temporarily reduced building inspection fee for flood-impacted structuresResolution 25-365: Temporarily reduce the coliform (bacteria) water testing fees for flood-impacted individuals in East Lewis County


    Commissioners - Dec. 12, 2025, 4:30 p.m.

  4. Connecting Neighbors for Earth Month Bonus Event: Chipping Event

    Chipping Event10 a.m.-3 p.m. Floral Park Sustainability Project, 104 E. Floral St., Centralia, WA 98531WSU Lewis Co. MRC Volunteers host a chipping event. Residents are invited to bring branches smaller than 8-inches in diameter for chipping. A contractor will chip the branches and volunteers will spread chips on Floral Park trails.


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 10:49 a.m.

  5. Construction / Special Programs

    The Construction and Special Programs Section is responsible for the following: Repair stream bank scour and erosion at bridges. Obtain regulatory agencies’ permits. Apply hydraulic techniques to stabilize and restore stream channels. Repair failed roadway prisms due to slides, sink holes, and waterway erosion. Coordinate repairs to river revetments by contractors and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Provide assistance as the Lewis County R.I.D. (Road Improvement District) Coordinator. Develop inventory systems to manage stream related problems. Test all materials for road and bridge construction projects. Provide Quality Assurance on all materials purchased by the County. Manage the Bridge Inspection …


    Public Works - May 1, 2009, 4:18 p.m.

  6. European Coltsfoot

    Tussilago farfara European Coltsfoot - a rhizomatous perennial that forms intricate colonies and grows up to 18" tall.Flower: Flowers bloom from March - May. The solid yellow flower looks somewhat like a dandelion, but on a stem absent of any basal leaves. The stems are unbranched and each produces a single flower.Leaves: Basal leaves emerge after flowers begin going to seed. They vary in size from 2-12" and grow from the rhizomes in rosettes. They also have a big variation in size and can be heart shaped, orbicular, or triangular, and have a narrow indentation at the base. The margins …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 9:45 a.m.

  7. Transfer stations closed for Christmas Day!

    Lewis County transfer stations in Centralia and Morton are closed on Thursday, December 25 for the Christmas Day Holiday. Transfer stations will resume their regular hours on Friday, Dec. 26. Centralia is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. In-bound gates in Centralia close 15 minutes prior to facility closure.; Morton is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.


    Solid Waste - Sept. 2, 2025, 4:04 p.m.

  8. How to apply

    Make a difference in a youth's life today! If you would like to make an impact in our local youth's lives, use the Mentor Application Form to apply to be a mentor today. Do you or someone you know need a mentor? If you or someone you know would benefit from support, advocacy, and a positive role model, use the Mentee Application Form to refer them to the program.


    June 15, 2023, 8:16 a.m.

  9. Free Tool Library Trial Membership at Earth Month Open House

    WSU Lewis Co. MRC Volunteers invite you to stop by the Floral Park Sustainability Project, 104 E. Floral St., Centralia, to learn more about, the MRC Tool Bucket Library and how to become a volunteer for the environment. Light refreshments will be served. Anyone, at least age 18, is eligible to sign up for a 3-month trial membership to the Tool Bucket Library.


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 10:56 a.m.

  10. MRC Tool Bucket Library Connecting Neighbors Open House

    WSU Lewis Co. MRC Volunteers invite you to stop by the Floral Park Sustainability Project, 104 E. Floral St., Centralia, to learn more about, the MRC Tool Bucket Library and how to become a volunteer for the environment. Light refreshments will be served. Anyone, at least age 18, is eligible to sign up for a 3-month trial membership to the Tool Bucket Library.


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 10:52 a.m.