1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Residents can have sensitive documents shredded today

    The LeMay Mobile Shredding truck will be at the Community Recycle Event at the old Meskill Drop Box, 3127 State Route 6, Chehalis, across from the River Road in the Doty-Dryad area 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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 - June 9, 2025, 11:18 a.m.

  4. Blackberry (Himalayan & Cutleaf)

    Rubus armeniacus & Rubus laciniatus Himalayan Blackberry Himalayan Blackberry Cutleaf Blackberry Cutleaf Blackberry Himalayan Blackberry - A rambling, evergreen, perennial, woody shrub with stout, hook-thorned stems.Leaves: Leaves are palmately compounded with 3-5 leaflets (5 is most common). Leaves have slightly toothed margins.Flowers: Flowers bloom from May-August. Flower clusters generally have between 5-20 flowers that have 5 petals and are white to rose in color.Habitat: Grows in a variety of habitats including forests, roadsides, railroad tracks, logged lands, field margins, and riparian areas.Weed Classification: CWhy is it a Noxious Weed?Himalayan Blackberry is very hard to control after a serious infestation has …


    Weed Control - Oct. 6, 2022, 9:32 a.m.

  5. Office Hours

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PMTuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PMWednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PMThursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PMFriday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PMThe Treasurer's office does not process property transfers after 4 PM. This is to ensure that we have enough time to thoroughly review and process real estate transactions and for documents to be recorded by the Auditor's office prior to closing. Please click here for more information on this policy.


    Treasurer - Oct. 21, 2015, 3:48 p.m.

  6. Known Toxic Sites

    Superfund Sites are described as "Thousands of contaminated sites exist nationally due to hazardous waste being dumped, left out in the open, or otherwise improperly managed. These sites include manufacturing facilities, processing plants, landfills and mining sites." EPA, What is a Superfund?For more information on this please see Environmental Protection AgencySearch for Superfund Sites in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. Various Articles Washington State Department of Ecology Site Clean-up Search PageState identifies more toxic sites needing cleanupWashington State Department of Ecology,Toxic Cleanups: Hazardous Sites List


    Environmental Health - Oct. 23, 2014, 2:01 p.m.

  7. Drop off fluorescent bulbs in Centralia today

    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. This time is reserved for residential customers only. Business customers must make an appointment by calling 360-740-1221 or emailing swu@lewiscountywa.gov.


    Solid Waste - March 14, 2025, 4:24 p.m.

  8. Used motor oil can be recycled in Centralia

    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. This time is reserved for residential customers only. Business customers must make an appointment by calling 360-740-1221 or emailing swu@lewiscountywa.gov.


    Solid Waste - March 14, 2025, 4:26 p.m.

  9. Residents can recycle motor oil today (5/7)

    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. This time is reserved for residential customers only. Business customers must make an appointment by calling 360-740-1221 or emailing swu@lewiscountywa.gov.


    Solid Waste - April 8, 2025, 12:28 p.m.

  10. Recycle fluorescent lights in Centralia today

    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. This time is reserved for residential customers only. Business customers must make an appointment by calling 360-740-1221 or emailing swu@lewiscountywa.gov.


    Solid Waste - April 8, 2025, 12:44 p.m.