1. Final day for Christmas tree and holiday light recycling

    Residents can drop off their Christmas trees and burned out holiday lights today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot outside the Centralia transfer station at 1411 S. Tower Ave. Today is the final day for the recycling event! Please remove all decorations and tinsel from the trees. Donations will be accepted to support WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteer community outreach programs. Flocked and artificial trees will not be accepted. You may dispose of flocked or artificial trees at the transfer station, where regular fees will apply ($20 minimum for 340 pounds or less.) This …


    Solid Waste - Sept. 8, 2025, 11:27 a.m.

  2. File A Tort Claim

    To file a Tort Claim: To provide you some assistance with the tort claim form, here are some basic instructions for filling out a tort claim form. This is the actual tort claim form that you will need to complete and send in to Risk Management.If you request involves any medical injury of any kind, you will need to complete a medical release form.If you have Medicare, you will also need to sign a form that allows Medicare to release medical information that pertains to your claim for damages. Without a medical release form, we will be unable to process …


    Risk Management - Feb. 21, 2013, 2:45 p.m.

  3. Junk Vehicles

    . HULK VEHICLESIf you do not have the title to a vehicle that you wish to have removed from your property for scrap, one of our Code Compliance Officers can inspect and issue Hulk Vehicle Affidavits for vehicles within the boundaries of Lewis County which meet the definition of "Hulk vehicle" or "Junk vehicle", meaning a vehicle certified under RCW 46.55.230 as meeting at least three of the following requirements:(a) Is three years old or older;(b) Is extensively damaged, such damage including but not limited to any of the following: A broken window or windshield, or missing wheels, tires, motor, …


    Code Compliance - June 8, 2022, 8:43 a.m.

  4. Equal Opportunity Employment

    Lewis County is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual preference, military or veteran status, disability, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law, in employment or the provision of services.


    Human Resources - April 21, 2015, 11:22 a.m.

  5. NAME CHANGES

    Name Change FormsAdultsAdult Name Change BrochurePetition for Order Changing Name of AdultChildrenMinor Name Change BrochurePetition for Name Change of Minor ChildConsent of Natural Parent to Change of Name of Minor ChildDeclaration Regarding Change of Name of Minor ChildMinor Brochure


    District Court - July 3, 2014, 2:14 p.m.

  6. Permit Center Lobby Closed

    The Community Development and Environmental Health building will be closed from NOON to 5pm on December 31st. You may apply for permits online through SmartGov or call 360-740-1146 for assistance during this time. However, no walk-in applications or payments will be accepted.


    Community Development - Dec. 22, 2025, 2:56 p.m.

  7. Coroner

    About Contact The Coroner is responsible for investigation of the circumstances surrounding deaths which come under the jurisdiction of the Coroner's Office: Read More → Coroner 585 NW Center St. Chehalis, WA, 98532 (360) 740-1376 Contact the Coroner News There are no items to show at this time. Meet Your Coroner, Warren McLeod Warren McLeod has been the Lewis County Coroner since January 1, 2011. The Coroner is a half-time position and Warren is also the Forensics Professor at South Puget Sound Community College. Warren worked ambulance as an EMT for sixteen years in Boston, MA where he was born …


    Coroner - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.

  8. *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.

  9. *CANCELED* Chehalis River Basin FCZD Special Meeting

    Please see the attached special meeting noticeThis meeting is being held in person and via Zoom:ONLINE: Go to https://zoom.us/j/92770578873. The passcode is 085336.BY PHONE: Call 888-475-4499. The meeting ID is 927 7057 8873, and the passcode is 085336.


    Commissioners - Dec. 15, 2025, 4:38 p.m.

  10. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee members

    The 2021 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) members are:Chris RodenTrent RichardsonMischa CowlesWilliam "Dean" CroshawHarry BhagwandinDiana MorganCommissioner Sean D. Swope (non-voting member)Questions about the LTAC or lodging taxes in general can be directed to BOCC staff at 360-740-1120.


    Commissioners - Oct. 29, 2021, 4:20 p.m.