1. MRC Tool Bucket Library Open House

    The Master Recycler Composters of Lewis County have officially opened the MRC Tool Bucket Library and the Floral Park Sustainability Park. They are inviting the public to an open house from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 22 at Floral Park Sustainability Project, 103 E. Floral St., Centralia, to learn about both community programs. The tool library is just like a book library, but it offers tools for checkout. In addition to learning about the tool library and Floral Park, MRC Volunteers will have information on how to volunteer with their group and their community projects. If you have questions …


    Solid Waste - July 18, 2025, 9:35 a.m.

  2. Radio Communications

    Radio Service staff maintain and service a network of 22 communications sites throughout the county that provide first responder radio coverage.Additionally, they provide local trouble-shooting services (and limited technical assistance) to outside vendors to assist in identifying and making emergency repairs when equipment fails in the Communications Center.In 2019, they continued maintenance of mobile, portable and fixed base radio equipment for the county and agencies supported by contract.The Radio Services Administrator manages the Homeland Security equipment grants. This includes researching models, purchasing equipment, preparing/maintaining records, and includes installation of anything pertaining to the backbone communications system. (Contract records are maintained …


    911 Communications - March 27, 2012, 4:26 p.m.

  3. Glass

    There are four drop-off locations to recycle glass bottles and jars in Lewis County. Here are the rules:Glass bottles and jars onlyGlass bottles and jars may be mixed by colors. They do not need to be separated.Please empty, clean, and dry containers--Labels are OKThrow away lidsNo window glass, automotive glass, ceramics, drinking glasses or mirrorsHere are the locations:Forest Grange3397 Jackson HighwayChehalis, WA 98532Pe Ell Utility Shop1101 N. First St.Pe Ell, WA 98572Lewis County CentralSolid Waste Transfer Station1411 S. Tower Ave.Centralia, WA 98531East Lewis CountyTransfer Station6745 U.S. Hwy 12Morton, WA 98356


    Solid Waste - Dec. 2, 2024, 4:42 p.m.

  4. 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.

  5. Children In Need of Services (CHINS)

    LEWIS COUNTY JUVENILE COURT CHILDREN IN NEED OF SERVICES LEGISLATION R.C.W. l3.32A Effective 7/23/95 CHINS Handout Child In Need of Services (CHINS) means a juvenile: 1. Who is beyond the control of his or her parent such that the child’s behavior endangers thehealth, safety, or welfare of the child or other person; 2. Who has been reported to law enforcement as absent without consent for at least 24 consecutive hours from the parent’s home, a crisis residential center, an out-of-home placement, or a court-ordered placement on two or more separate occasions; and 3. Who is in need of necessary services, …


    Juvenile Court - Oct. 23, 2014, 1:43 p.m.

  6. LP25-00001 & SEP25-0032

    Public Hearing Documents Coming Soon Staff Report Documents Coming Soon Applicant Response to Comments Coming Soon Public Comments Submitted During SEPA and Notice of Application LP25-00001 NOA-SEPA Complete - Initial Review - request for additional information LP25-00001 All NOA SEPA Comments Administration Documents LP25-00001 Determination of Completeness LetterLP25-00001 Notice of ApplicationLP25-00001 SEP25-0032 Posting Site PlanSEP25-0032 DNSSEP25-0032 SEPA Tracking Sheet Application Documents LP25-00001 ApplicationLP25-00001 Lot ClosuresLP25-00001 Preliminary MapSEP25-0032 Environmental ChecklistLDR25-0036 Adequate Facilities - FireLDR25-0036 Adequate Facilities - RefuseLDR25-0036 Adequate Facilities - SchoolLDR25-0036 Adequate Facilities - Sheriff LDR25-0036 Conditional Approval - 08-25-25LDR25-0036 County Engineer's Report ReviewLDR25-0036 ECY Letter - Permit Exempt Well …


    Community Development - Jan. 7, 2026, 10:02 a.m.

  7. Don't wait to recycling your Christmas trees!

    Residents can drop off their Christmas trees and burned out holiday lights today and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot outside the Centralia transfer station at 1411 S. Tower Ave. The event concludes on Sunday! 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 event is …


    Solid Waste - Sept. 8, 2025, 11:26 a.m.

  8. Community Glass Recycling Boxes

    ***Glass is not recycled in the curbside commingled recycling program in Lewis County, because broken glass can injure recycling workers, damage recycling sorting facilities and contaminate the entire load of recyclable items.***Glass Bottles & Jars can be recycled at the following locations:These containers accept glass bottles and jars without lids, colors can be mixed together. Containers must be empty, clean, and dry.No window glass, automotive glass, ceramics, drinking glasses, or mirror glass can be included in these containers! Forest Grange3397 Jackson HighwayChehalis, WA 98532 Pe Ell Utility Shop1101 N. First St.Pe Ell, WA 98572 Lewis County CentralSolid Waste Transfer Station1411 …


    Solid Waste - Dec. 17, 2020, 4:08 p.m.

  9. 2022 Budget

    2022 Lewis County BudgetBudget Call LetterPreliminary Budget MessageFinal Budget Reports as of 12-2-2021 for Final Adoption on 12-6-2021RevenueGeneral Fund | By Department - 2022 Final Revenue Estimates - SummaryGeneral Fund | By Department -2022 Final Revenue Estimates - DetailALL Funds | 2022 Final Revenue EstimatesExpendituresGeneral Fund | By Department - 2022 Final Expenditure SummaryGeneral Fund | By Department -2022 Final Expenditure Estimates - DetailALL Funds | 2022 Final ExpendituresPreliminary Budget Reports as of 10-5- 2021Summary Preliminary Budget ReportsGeneral Fund | By Department - 2022 Preliminary Revenue Estimates - SummaryGeneral Fund | By Department - 2022 Preliminary Expenditure SummaryPreliminary Revenue ReportsAll …


    Budget - Oct. 13, 2021, 11:05 a.m.

  10. Plastic Bottles, Jugs, Dairy Containers, Buckets

    Please recycle in your curbside recycling container:Curbside recycling is available to all residents in Lewis County. Please make sure plastic bottles, jugs, and dairy containers are empty, clean, and dry. Please remove and discard lids. Please call LeMay, the curbside recycling service provider at 360-736-4769, if you have questions about this program, or if you would like to subscribe to it. Examples of plastic items that can be recycled:water and other beverage bottlesmilk jugscoffee tubslaundry jugspeanut butter jarscat litter jugs and buckets (please remove handle)dairy topping containersyogurt containersshampoo and conditioner bottlesliquid soap bottlesThere are no drop-off opportunities for plastic items …


    Solid Waste - Dec. 2, 2024, 4:42 p.m.