FAQs

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Can I burn in the city limits of Carlton?

You can burn in the city limits of Carlton, but it has to be an approved burn day for the material wanting to be burned.  To find out, you will need to call the Backyard Burn Hotline at 503-472-3344.

How do I contact the Carlton Fire Department?

The Carlton Fire District has a Facebook page and a phone number to contact them.  You can send them a message via Facebook or give them a call at 503-852-6233.  

How do I file a complaint?

If you need to let the City know of a Code violation in your neighborhood, please fill out our Complaint form.  We have it available online on our website under forms and permits, or at City Hall in paper form.  If you have any questions, please contact City Hall.

I have wild animals, such as skunks around my property. What are my options?

Wild animals such as skunks and raccoons, can be trapped and removed from your property.  City Ordinance does not allow the discharging of a firearm within City limits (9.02.006) or poisoning of animals where domesticated animals could come into contact with the poison (9.02.038).  It is also against City code to leave an animal, wild or domesticated to be subject to animal cruelty i.e. starvation (9.02.039).  

To avoid animals from visiting your property, follow these simple guidelines:

  • Secure your garbage
  • Feed pets indoors or remove uneaten pet food after meals
  • Never feed wildlife
  • Keep bird feeders out of reach of wild animals
  • Cut back vegetation where animals could hide, sleep or live
  • Clean up your yard
  • Enclose or eliminate compost piles
  • Screen vents on house
  • Avoid over watering your lawn
What are the details about political/yard signs?

Political or yard type signs are allowed in Carlton, but there are some limitations.  Political signs can be placed up to 60 days, but must be removed no more than 7 days following the election.  The size is also a factor.  Temporary signs of any kind can not be larger than 6 square feet or 2 ft x 3 ft.  There can be one sign per tax lot, except corner lots can have 2.  Signs can not block any line of sight for drivers or be placed where they could obstruct pedestrians.  

For further details, please refer to Code 17.80.040.

Where can I donate a vehicle working or non-working?

Vehicles can be donated at the following website. Donations profit "Make A Wish" Please check out their FAQs to see if your vehicle qualifies.

https://www.wheelsforwishes.org/

Where can I recycle my items?

Depending on what items you need to recycle, there could be different locations to drop off.  Please follow this link to determine where the appropriate drop off location is for your specific item. https://www.co.yamhill.or.us/sites/default/files/Where%20Can%20I%20Recycle_3.pdf  

Where do I start up garbage service?

Recology Western Oregon provides yard debris, recycling, and landfill collection and disposal services to residential and commercial customers in Yamhill, Clatsop, and Tillamook Counties. 

McMinnville Office:  

1850 NE Lafayette Avenue
McMinnville, OR 97128
(503) 472-3176

https://www.recology.com/

 

Where is the Carlton Post Office?

The City of Carlton Post Office is located at 438 West Main street.

Who provides electricity service in Carlton?

Electricity service is provided by Portland General Electric, or PGE.  To start a new service, call 1-800-542-8818.

Who provides internet, phone and cable TV service to Carlton?

Internet and phone service is provided by Century Link and Comcast.  Cable TV service is also provided by Comcast.  Contact numbers are:

Comcast: 1-888-824-8264

Century Link: 1-833-591-0933