1. Scrap Metal, Aluminum Cans, Tin Cans

    Aluminum cans and tin cans can be recycled in your curbside recycling container.Curbside recycling is available to all residents in Lewis County. Please rinse your cans, make sure they are empty and dry. Please throw away loose tin can lids. If possible, leave attached when opening and turn them inside the can when recycling. No other scrap metal can be included in your curbside recycling container. 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.Drop off for free at the Lewis County transfer …


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


  2. Lewis County transfer stations are closed for Thanksgiving Day

    Happy Thanksgiving! Lewis County transfer stations in Centralia and Morton are closed today, Nov. 27, in observance of the Thanksgiving Day Holiday. They will resume regular hours on Friday, Nov. 28. The administration office at the Centralia site, however, will be closed until Monday, Dec. 1.


    Solid Waste - July 1, 2025, 11:07 a.m.


  3. Medication Drop Box Program

    The Sheriff's Evidence Department manages collection of medication drop boxes. If you have outdated or medications that you no longer need, you may bring them to one of the following drop boxes:Chehalis, Law and Justice building (inside)Centralia, Police Department (outside)Morton, Police Department (inside)Mossyrock, City Hall (inside)Winlock, City Hall (inside)Toledo, City Hall (inside)


    Environmental Health - Sept. 23, 2019, 9:19 a.m.


  4. Potentially Dangerous & Dangerous Animal

    The Lewis County Sheriff's Office investigates cases of potentially dangerous or dangerous animals to determine which may require further action. If you are concerned regarding an aggressive animal or you have been attacked by an animal, please call the Lewis County dispatch non-emergency line at 360-740-1105 to initiate the reporting process.Lewis County Code 6.05.010


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


  5. Visit Centralia College's Earth Day Resource Fair

    Lewis County Solid Waste Utility staff and volunteers will participate in an Earth Day Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today in the lobby of the TransAlta Commons at Centralia College. Learn about our special recycling events and community programs that help reduce waste and take care of Lewis County's environment.


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 11:17 a.m.


  6. Upcoming Drop-In Legal Clinics: Oct–Dec 2025 Timberland Legal Aid

    We are pleased to share the schedule for our free, drop-in legal clinics taking place in Lewis, Wahkiakum, and Pacific Counties this fall and winter. Clinics are open to the public and operate first-come, first-served from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.Clinic Dates & LocationsSeptember 15 - (Note Date Change) Lewis County Law and Justice CenterOctober 8 – Wahkiakum County, Town of Cathlamet Community CenterOctober 10 – Lewis County, Law & Justice Center, Room #429, ChehalisNovember 13 – Pacific County, Superior Court Law Library, South BendNovember 14 – Lewis County, Law & Justice Center, Room #429, ChehalisDecember 9 – Wahkiakum County, …


    Public Defense - Sept. 3, 2025, 1:13 p.m.


  7. Fee Schedule

    During the 2025 legislative session, the Washington State Legislature passed HB 1858 which increases the recording fee to $301.00 for recording an assignment, substitution, or appointment of trustee. SHB 1498 was also passed increasing the marriage license fee by $100.00.Click here to view the fee schedule that went into effect on July 27, 2025.Click here to view a breakdown of how the fees are distributed


    Auditor - Oct. 9, 2015, 8:04 a.m.


  8. Drop off sensitive documents at 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, WA 98596, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 10. Customers may bring up to 3 grocery bags or boxes of sensitive documents they would like to have shredded. The shredded paper will be recycled after the event.


    Solid Waste - April 8, 2025, 12:36 p.m.


  9. Chips for Trails Event in Vader

    The City of Vader is hosting its annual Chips for Trails Event at McMurphy Park on Annonen Road from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 19. Lewis County residents can drop off chippable branches and limbs that are no larger than 6 inches in diameter. This material will be chipped to spread on park trails. Any interested in volunteering or more information, please call 360-218-4257.


    Solid Waste - April 4, 2025, 11:34 a.m.


  10. Bring sensitive documents for shredding to Repair & Sustainability Fair

    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 recycled at a paper recycling facility. The event will be offered from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. as part of the spring Repair & Sustainability Fair at the SWFT Center at Centralia College, 807 W. Pear St.


    Solid Waste - Nov. 22, 2024, 12:01 p.m.