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Carlton County Zoning and Environmental Services Managing Carlton County's solid waste, recycling, wetlands, shoreland, zoning, building and septics A permit may be required for work in wetlands.

Planning and Zoning: Carlton County Zoning and Environmental Services is the zoning authority for all areas of Carlton County except the following cities and townships: City of Barnum, City of Carlton, City of Cloquet, City of Cromwell, City of Kettle River, City of Moose Lake, Thomson Township, City of Wrenshall and City of Wright. Carlton County also has zoning authority in shoreland areas (property within 1,000 feet of a lake or 300 feet of a river or stream) in the City of Cromwell and Thomson Township. Zoning permits are required for all structures, regardless of size. Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems: The Zoning and Environmental Services Office administers Carlton County Ordinance #30 Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems county-wide. A permit shall be obtained whenever any subsurface sewage system is installed, replaced, altered, repaired or extended. Compliance inspections are required for subsurface sewage treatment systems at point-of-sale or permit application in shoreland areas. Shoreland: Filling, grading, excavating and vegetation removal on shoreland property requires a land alteration permit if the activity that you are planning exceeds certain limits. Contact the Zoning and Environmental Services Office for permit thresholds. Wetlands: Carlton County administers the Wetland Conservation Act in all of Carlton County, except for the City of Wright and the City of Cloquet. Contact the Zoning and Environmental Services Office for permit requirements. Solid Waste and Recycling: The Carlton County Zoning and Environmental Services Office operates the Transfer Station, Household Hazardous Waste Facility and recycling sheds. We have programs for the collection and disposal or recycling of unwanted medication, textiles, Christmas lights and trees, medical sharps, used oil and oil filters, appliances, tires, electronics and mattresses and food waste. Well Water Analysis: The Carlton County Zoning and Environmental Services Office analyzes for coliform bacteria, nitrate, iron and hardness.

09/01/2026

All Carlton County offices WILL BE CLOSED ON Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of the Labor Day Holiday.

The Hwy 210 Transfer Station will be CLOSED on Monday, September 7, 2026.

06/30/2026

All Carlton County offices WILL BE CLOSED ON Friday, July 3, 2026 in observance of the Independence Day Holiday.

The Hwy 210 Transfer Station will be OPEN on Friday, July 3, 2026, and will be CLOSED on Saturday, July 4, 2026.

06/18/2026

All Carlton County offices WILL BE CLOSED ON Friday, June 19, 2026 in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday.

The Hwy 210 Transfer Station will be OPEN on Friday, June 19, 2026.

Come on out TONIGHT to share your VISION for Carlton County!
05/20/2026

Come on out TONIGHT to share your VISION for Carlton County!

05/19/2026

All Carlton County offices WILL BE CLOSED ON Monday, May 25th in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday.

The Hwy 210 Transfer Station will be also be CLOSED on Monday, May 25th.

Join us in planning for the future of Carlton County! This is YOUR opportunity to get involved!
05/01/2026

Join us in planning for the future of Carlton County! This is YOUR opportunity to get involved!

We're hiring Class A Drivers!
04/27/2026

We're hiring Class A Drivers!

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Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received up to 4:00 PM, Friday, May 29, 2026, at the Office of the ...
04/23/2026

Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received up to 4:00 PM, Friday, May 29, 2026, at the Office of the County Zoning and Environmental Services Administrator in the City of Carlton, 301 Walnut Avenue, Room 103, PO Box 220, Carlton, MN 55718-0220 for the following:
Construction of a garage which will serve as a new Recycling Center for the City of Wright and the surrounding community to be constructed at 1408 4th Street, Wright, MN 55798.

BID ENVELOPES MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED “SEALED BID.”
Specifications may be viewed online at www.carltoncountymn.gov or obtained from the Carlton County Zoning and Environmental Services Office. Carlton County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. No proposer may withdraw his or her proposal within sixty (60) days after the opening date.

Bid Publication Date/Time: 4/23/2026 10:00 AM; Closing Date/Time: 5/29/2026 4:00 PM

04/08/2026

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Visioning Workshop is TONIGHT!
Barnum Event Center 6-8pm
Bring your VISION to the table to be heard!

Address

301 Walnut Avenue
Carlton, MN
55718

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm
Saturday 8:30am - 1pm

Telephone

+12183849176

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