1. 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.

  2. Issue request for proposals for fiber infrastructure upgrade in the Lewis County Law and Justice Building and Jail. Proposals are due in OpenGov (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/lewiscountywa) by 5 p.m. Aug. 29.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Aug. 6, 2025, 11:45 a.m.

  3. Food Skills Inventory Report Released

    August 2024 - Lewis County Public Health and Social Services has released its Food Skills Inventory Report. For hard copies, please send an email to CommunityServicesDivision@lewiscountywa.gov.


    Public Health - Oct. 15, 2025, 9:45 a.m.

  4. Publish a call for bids for Lewis County Permanent Shelter - ROW Improvements. The bid window will open soon, and bids will be due online at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/lewiscountywa by 5 p.m. May 21.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - April 24, 2025, 11:37 a.m.

  5. 26-077 Approve interlocal agreement with Thurston County Special Operations Rescue Team (SORT) to provide technical rescue services for permit-required confined spaces at the Lewis County Jail.

    Please see the attached agreement.


    Commissioners - March 5, 2026, 1:36 p.m.

  6. Fluorescent Lights

    Lewis County offers a recycling program for fluorescent lights and high intensity discharge lights as part of the state's LightCycle Washington Program.To find out more information regarding Light-Cycle Washington click this link. https://ecology.wa.gov/Waste-Toxics/Reducing-recycling-waste/Mercury-lightsThe County offers two collection sites for residential customers:Hazo Hut at Central Transfer Station1411 South Tower Avenue, Centralia.Fluorescent and high intensity discharge lightsEvery Wednesday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the first and third Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.No more than 15 bulbs per household per visitIf you have more than 15 bulbs, please call 360-740-1221 to make an appointmentLight Cycle Washington allows …


    Solid Waste - Jan. 6, 2015, 9:10 a.m.

  7. Stewardship Incentive Program

    Introductory materials, offering all the details you need to navigate the process, can be found here:2026 SIP Program: IntroductionPlease review these instructions in their entirety.To apply: 2026 SIP ApplicationPlease complete the form to the best of your ability and submit it back to us via email or paper mail.Our mailing address is: 351 NW North St., Chehalis WA 98532Our office email is weeds@lewiscountywa.govThe SIP's Pesticide License Reimbursement application can be found here:2025 SIP Pesticide License Reimbursement ApplicationResidents may participate in both aspects of the program simultaneously. Acceptance into one will not negatively affect the application status for the other.Note: A …


    Weed Control - March 1, 2023, 4:28 p.m.

  8. Cerifications

    As of December 2025, three of the Lewis County Coroner's Office staff members are nationally registered Medicolegal Death Investigators through the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI). To become ABMDI registered, there are three criteria:Have 650 hours of death investigation experience and be employed in a Coroner/Medical Examiner OfficeDemonstrate competency in 300 tasks involving death investigationPass a four hour comprehensive examination with at least an 80%.The certification period is for five years during which continuing education (CE) hours are required to be re-certified. These CE hours can be earned by attending conferences and taking courses both in person and …


    Coroner - March 27, 2013, 12:58 p.m.

  9. Recycle paint for free at the SWW Fairgrounds

    Lewis County Solid Waste Utility is partnering with Green Sheen Paint and the Southwest Washington Fair to offer a free paint recycling event on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Drop off unwanted paint cans and leftover paint. The event will take place in the Blue Pavilion Parking Lot at the Southwest Washington Fairground, 1909 S. Gold Street, Centralia, WA 98531. The event is open to residential and business customers. For more information and to register: https://circular.eco/event/Lewis92025


    Solid Waste - Aug. 6, 2025, 10:44 a.m.

  10. Road Maintenance

    The Lewis County Road Maintenance Division is responsible for providing cost effective and safe travel over the 1,053 miles of county roadway. To accomplish this, the division has five Road Maintenance area shops, a vegetation & guardrail program, and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement. Each maintenance area has an appropriate number of personnel and equipment assigned to handle the routine road maintenance, repairs, and storm response duties and responsibilities in their area. It is a continuous process maintaining and improving the existing county-wide transportation system.To send a Road Maintenance Service Request or to report road damage, you may contact the department at …


    Public Works - Jan. 19, 2012, 11:18 a.m.