1. Wheeled All-Terrain Vehicles (WATVs) on County Roads

    Wheeled All-Terrain Vehicles (WATVs) on County Roads The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved Ordinance 1286 on June 4, 2018 in accordance with Chapter 46.09 RCW allowing the operation of WATVs on certain unincorporated county roads with posted speed limits of 35 MPH or less. Ordinance 1286 became effective upon ratification by the BOCC. • Text of Ordinance 1286 & Chapter 10.40 of Lewis County Code • Map of County roads where you may legally operate a WATV, subject to all Washington State registration and licensing requirements, and equipment laws. • List of County roads designated for WATV …


    Public Works - June 6, 2018, 8:06 a.m.

  2. Community Advisory Committee being formed to help with updated Onalaska Subarea Plan

    You are invited to a community meeting about the subarea plan at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23 in the Onalaska Elementary School Multipurpose Room. Staff will summarize the process to update the plan and answer questions from the public.Also, volunteers are needed to serve on the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) to help with the subarea plan update. If you're interested, complete the sign up sheet on the project webpage under the Materials Section and return it to mindy.brooks@lewiscountywa.gov or give to county staff at the community meeting.Contact Mindy Brooks at mindy.brooks@lewiscountywa.gov or (360)740-2610 for more information.


    News Room - Aug. 16, 2023, 10:33 a.m.

  3. Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory Commitee

    The Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) is a group of volunteers who advise the Lewis County Board of Commissioners on solid waste management. SWAC members come from all areas of the county and represent a variety of interests. The SWAC meets if there is a need to in the large conference room, Lewis County Public Services, 2025 N.E. Kresky Ave., Chehalis, at 1 p.m., the first Wednesday of the month. Please call 360-740-1451 to determine the date of the next meeting. Click Here to View Latest Agenda This meeting is barrier free. People needing special assistance or accommodations should contact …


    Public Works - Aug. 2, 2016, 8:54 a.m.

  4. Clarifications for the Materials Purchase, Fabrication & Application of a Polyurea Protective Coating of a Steel Bridge Cap & 8 Steel Channel Attachments

    The Clarifications for this project are as stated:There are eight (8) steel channel attachmentsLong Slot Holes - holes that go all the way through the pieceYou must be registered on the Small Works Roster prior to the award. The bids are due Aug 11, 2020 by 5 pm. The bids will be opened at 5 pm or later.The doors to the Public Works building are currently locked but you can ring the bell to drop off or use the drop box in the front of the building. The drop box is checked multiple times throughout the day.Access the details and …


    Public Works - Aug. 4, 2020, 9:37 a.m.

  5. Tire Recycling Event in Centralia

    Lewis County residents may recycle up to 15 passenger or light truck tires that are on or off the rim at this event in Centralia. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 25 and March 26 in the vacant lot at the corner of N. Pearl St. and W. Maple St. The event is for Lewis County residents only. Please be prepared to show ID, and unload your own tires. For more information, please contact 360-740-1451 or email swu@lewiscountywa.gov. The event is co-sponsored by Lewis County Department of Public Works Solid Waste Utility Division, the …


    Solid Waste - March 18, 2022, 4:13 p.m.

  6. Tire Recycling Event in Centralia

    Lewis County residents may recycle up to 15 passenger or light truck tires that are on or off the rim at this event in Centralia. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 25 and March 26 in the vacant lot at the corner of N. Pearl St. and W. Maple St. The event is for Lewis County residents only. Please be prepared to show ID, and unload your own tires. For more information, please contact 360-740-1451 or email swu@lewiscountywa.gov. The event is co-sponsored by Lewis County Department of Public Works Solid Waste Utility Division, the …


    Solid Waste - March 18, 2022, 4:14 p.m.

  7. Pe Ell Tire Recycling Event

    Lewis County residents may recycle up to 15 passenger or light truck tires on or off the rim from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 9, 10 and 11 at a special community recycling event at the Pe Ell Town Hall, 111 Main St., Pe Ell, WA 98572. Tires should be dropped off in the lot behind town hall. The event is for residential customers only. Please do not bring tires from business customers, semi-truck tires or heavy equipment tires. Be prepared to show identification, and to unload your own tires. The event is sponsored by the town of Pe …


    Solid Waste - April 21, 2022, 11:18 a.m.

  8. Tire Recycling Event in Pe Ell

    Lewis County residents may recycle up to 15 passenger or light truck tires on or off the rim from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 9, 10 and 11 at a special community recycling event at the Pe Ell Town Hall, 111 Main St., Pe Ell, WA 98572. Tires should be dropped off in the lot behind town hall. The event is for residential customers only. Please do not bring tires from business customers, semi-truck tires or heavy equipment tires. Be prepared to show identification, and to unload your own tires. The event is sponsored by the town of Pe …


    Solid Waste - April 21, 2022, 11:18 a.m.

  9. Lewis County Planning Commission discusses RV parks, campgrounds and the Packwood Subarea Plan

    Community Development is updating the rules for new RV parks and campgrounds. The Planning Commission will hold a workshop 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27, where staff will present the changes. The Packwood Subarea Plan will also be discussed.Subsequently, at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25, there is a tentatively scheduled public hearing for people to provide their thoughts on any proposed changes to RV parks and campgrounds.For more information and to confirm the date, time and location of meetings, please visit the webpage https://lewiscountywa.gov/departments/community-development/rezones/comprehensive-plan-and-development-regulation-amendments/rv-parks-and-campground-code-update/.Questions should be directed to Preston Pinkston at 360-740-1389.


    News Room - June 20, 2023, 12:56 p.m.

  10. Tools, Treasures & Treats!

    Plan to attend Tools, Treasures & Treats, the Master Recycler Composters of Lewis County's first tool and bake sale to raise money to support the new MRC Tool Bucket Library. The two-day event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 10 and 11 at the Floral Park Sustainability Park, 103 E. Floral St., Centralia. Donated tools will be for sale as well as items baked by local volunteers. On Oct. 11, a cider press event will take place. Members of the public will be invited to bring their own apples and containers. Apples will be pressed on a …


    Solid Waste - July 18, 2025, 9:44 a.m.