Transfer station

Lewis County Central Transfer Station

1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, WA 98531

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Plan your visit

Operator: Lewis County Solid Waste
Hours: Monday–Saturday 7:30 am–5:30 pm; gates close 5:15 pm.
Appointments: Not listed
Visit fees: Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it: Not listed. Businesses: accepted.

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What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Mattresses

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for mattresses
Garbage per ton	$120.00
Minimum (340 lb or less)	$20.00 per visit

Taken as garbage; 3.6% refuse tax added.

Couches

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for couches
Garbage per ton	$120.00
Minimum (340 lb or less)	$20.00 per visit

Taken as garbage; 3.6% refuse tax added.

Furniture

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for furniture
Garbage per ton	$120.00
Minimum (340 lb or less)	$20.00 per visit

Taken as garbage; 3.6% refuse tax added.

Refrigerators and freezers

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for refrigerators and freezers
Refrigerated appliance	$30.00 each

Pay at the scale house first; detach doors.

Washers and dryers

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for washers and dryers
Non-refrigerated appliance	$10.00 each

Tires

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for tires
Passenger or light truck tire	$10.00 each

Televisions

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for televisions
TV	$25.00 each

Computers

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for computers
Computer	$25.00 each
Laptop	$31.00 each

Cardboard

AcceptedFree (documented)

Preparation: Remove packing material and flatten.

Microwaves

AcceptedFree (documented)

Preparation: Remove the glass turntable first.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Transfer Station Recycling: Pay to Drop Off (opens in new tab) · Lewis County Solid Waste
- Lewis County Central Solid Waste Transfer Station: 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, WA 98531. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Monday–Saturday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; gates close at 5:15 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Refrigerated appliances (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners) are $30.00 each; doors must be detached. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Non-refrigerated appliances such as washing machines and dryers are $10.00 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Passenger car and light truck tires are $10.00 each with or without rims. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Computers and TVs are $25 each; CPUs $6; laptops $31. Checked October 26, 2026.
Transfer Stations: Rates & Accepted Materials (opens in new tab) · Lewis County Solid Waste
- Garbage is $120 per ton ($20 minimum for 340 pounds or less) plus a 3.6% refuse tax; garbage includes mattresses, couches and furniture. Checked October 26, 2026.
Cardboard (opens in new tab) · Lewis County Solid Waste
- Flattened cardboard can be dropped off free in the Recycling Area at the Centralia transfer station. Checked October 26, 2026.
Microwaves (opens in new tab) · Lewis County Solid Waste
- Microwaves can be dropped off free at the Centralia transfer station; remove the glass turntable and put the microwave in the Scrap Metal container. Checked October 26, 2026.

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