Centralia & Lewis County Dump — Transfer Station Hours, Fees & Rules

Lewis County's main dump is the Central Transfer Station on South Tower Avenue in Centralia, open Monday to Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Garbage is $120 a ton with a $20 minimum for loads up to 340 lbs.

A Labor Day weekend fire damaged the station, so expect lines. The County's second station, near Morton, charges the same.

Disposal sites in Centralia

Lewis County Central Transfer Station

Transfer Station

Lewis County Solid Waste Utility

1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, WA 98531 Directions

📞 (360) 740-1451

Hours
Mon–Sat	7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (inbound gates close 5:15)
Sun	Closed

Fees

Garbage: $120 a ton, $20 minimum (340 lbs or less), plus 3.6% refuse tax
Branches, stumps, grass and leaves: $100 a ton, $15 minimum (300 lbs or less)
Washers, dryers, stoves, water heaters: $10 each; fridges, freezers and AC units: $30 (doors off)
TVs and monitors $25; laptops $31; tires $10 each
Cash, check or card; $2 fee per card transaction

Accepts: Garbage (including furniture, mattresses and construction debris), Yard waste and branches, Appliances, Electronics, Tires

Won't take: Hazardous waste, Liquids, Ammunition

Expect long lines. A fire over Labor Day weekend damaged the station; it's open regular hours, but the tipping floor runs at half capacity.

Closed Sundays and on New Year's Day, MLK Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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Lewis County Hazo Hut

Hazardous Waste

Lewis County Solid Waste Utility — households

1412 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, WA 98531 (at the transfer station campus) Directions

📞 (360) 740-1451

Hours
Wed	9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
1st & 3rd Sat	9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Fees

Household cleaners, lawn, garden and pool chemicals: no charge for residents
Up to 10 fluorescent lights free

Businesses by appointment only.

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East Lewis County Transfer Station

Transfer Station

Lewis County Solid Waste Utility

6745 U.S. Hwy. 12, Morton, WA (2 miles east of Morton) Directions

📞 (360) 496-5095

Hours
Mon–Sat	8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Sun	Closed
Hazardous waste	2nd Thursday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Fees

Same rates as Centralia — $120 a ton, $20 minimum

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What it costs to dump in Lewis County

Both County transfer stations charge $120 a ton for garbage, with a $20 minimum that covers up to 340 lbs, plus the 3.6% state refuse tax. Furniture, mattresses and construction debris all go at the garbage rate. Yard waste and branches are cheaper, $100 a ton with a $15 minimum. Appliances run $10, or $30 for anything with refrigerant.

Every Washington rate we've verified is side by side in our guide to what it costs to dump in Washington.

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Common questions

How much does it cost to dump in Lewis County?

The Central Transfer Station in Centralia and the East Lewis County station near Morton charge $120 a ton for garbage, with a $20 minimum for 340 lbs or less, plus 3.6% refuse tax.

What are the Centralia transfer station hours?

Monday to Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with inbound gates closing at 5:15. It's closed Sundays and major holidays. Since a Labor Day weekend fire, expect long lines.

Where do I take hazardous waste in Lewis County?

To the Hazo Hut at the Centralia transfer station, open Wednesdays and the first and third Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., free for residents. The Morton station takes it the second Thursday of each month, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Can I dump a mattress in Centralia?

Yes. Mattresses, couches and furniture are charged at the garbage rate, $120 a ton with a $20 minimum.

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