Exceptional Public Services
Wherever you live or work in Cowlitz County, Cowlitz County
Department of Public Works serves you. Clean water to drink,
solid waste services and safe roads are all services the
Department provides. So, how can we help you today?
Cowlitz County Department of Public Works project
awarded Project of the Year. Click
here for project details
and here
for press release.
Compost Bins are IN! Click
here for more details!
Engineering -
Prepares project plans,
designs and specifications; obtains permits and inspects
construction projects; reviews various permits needed for
work in the right-of-way.
Road Operations
- Maintains County roads and drainage systems, including chip sealing,
culverts, road marking and signage, snow and ice removal and many other
activities.
Utilities - Operates and
maintains water and sewer districts throughout the County in
addition to providing support for several local diking and
drainage districts.
Solid Waste - All
waste generated in Cowlitz County is handled through the Solid
Waste Division. Also managed are the Tenant Way Landfill,
Household Hazardous Waste Program and other programs to reduce
waste and reuse valuable materials.
Stormwater - As a
regionally emerging issue, stormwater is a complex topic. We
have assembled all related documents into one area for your
convenience.
Community - Several
programs are directed towards public consumption. Check this
page out - we have something for you!