Lewis County, WA Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)
Key Facts
- Bulky waste examples
- Appliances, furniture, tree stumps
- Exempt from
- Container rule, § 8.15.230(1)
- Disposal points
- Centralia, Morton transfer stations
- Nonresident free limit
- 10 gallons per 24 hours
- Fees set by
- Board of County Commissioners
- Rate-change notice
- 30 days published
Summary
Lewis County defines "bulky waste" (appliances, furniture, trees and stumps, demolition debris, and other oversized items) in LCC § 8.15.190(4) and exempts it from the container requirement in § 8.15.230(1), so residents must haul it themselves to a designated transfer station or landfill and pay the posted fee under § 8.15.250.
"Bulky waste" shall mean when used herein, large items of refuse such as appliances, furniture, trees and stumps, demolition, special and other oversized wastes. ... ... § 8.15.230. Containers. ... (1) Solid Waste Containers Required. It shall be the duty of every person in possession, charge or control of any building, dwelling, plant, rooming house, apartment house or eating place ... to keep or cause to be kept solid waste containers of approved size, type, and construction at all times and deposit or cause to be deposited therein all solid waste, except bulky wastes. ... ... § 8.15.250. Public use of transfer stations and sanitary landfills. (1) Open to Public - Subject to Fee. Transfer stations and sanitary landfills shall be opened to the residents of Lewis County for the disposal of solid wastes; and to nonresidents who dispose of 10 gallons or less in any one 24-hour period; each subject to such fees as may be established pursuant to LCC § 8.15.210.
Full Breakdown
The county code creates no curbside bulk-pickup program; bulky waste is simply excused from the everyday container rule. 030(4)(i). 210(1), published in a local newspaper 30 days before a rate change takes effect. 220(2). 040 unlawful-dumping misdemeanor. 240(2). 080(k) and (i), an option for residents managing their own tree debris rather than hauling it to a transfer station.
Violations & Fines
Taking bulky waste anywhere other than a designated transfer station, landfill, or drop box, such as dumping an old appliance in a ditch or on vacant land, is unlawful disposal under LCC § 8.15.040 and carries the § 1.20.020(4) misdemeanor penalty of up to $250 per day or up to 90 days in jail; improper use at a transfer station itself is a separate violation under § 8.15.250(2).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I take an old refrigerator or couch in unincorporated Lewis County?
Is there curbside pickup for bulky items?
Do I have to pay to drop off bulky waste?
What counts as "bulky waste" under county code?
Sources & Official References
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