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1. What are the rules for having a backyard fire?

Backyard/recreational fires are allowed when:

• The base of the fire does not exceed three feet in diameter.
• Flames do not exceed two feet in height.
• Fire is contained in a fire ring of noncombustible material.
• Fire ring is located at least 25 feet from any structure.
• Water source is in close proximity.
• Fire is attended until extinguished.
• Burning only clean, dry wood; not treated lumber, leaves, trash, furniture, etc.
• Fire should not produce smoke that causes discomfort to or negatively impacts neighboring properties. If there is discomfort or a negative impact, please call 911.

2. What are my utility bill payment options?

Find Payment Options for utility bills.

3. How do I stop receiving free newspapers?

The distribution of newspapers and related advertising material is an activity that is protected under the First Amendment but you may contact the papers to ask to not receive them.   

• Lillie Newspaper: Phone: 651-748-7800
• Minneapolis Star Tribune / Trib Express: Phone: 612-673-4343 (ask for Customer Service) or email the Star Tribune
• Saint Paul Pioneer Press / Bulldog: Phone: 651-228-5157

Requests may need to be submitted more than once. 

Please contact the City at 651-730-2704 or email Sue Barry for any assistance with this matter.

4. Where do I store my trash and recycling containers?

Store your trash and recycling containers on the side or back of your house or garage, or inside the garage or a shed. If storing them in the front of your house is your only option, please call 651-739-5150 to learn about approved screening options. 

To report an issue with trash or recycling containers, please email Code Enforcement, call 651-702-5225, or complete the online Citizen Request Form.

During the winter, please place your trash and recycling containers at the bottom of your driveway, behind the curb line, just before 7 AM on trash collection day.

5. What can go in my recycling container?

Oakdale's Recycling Information (PDF)

6. Where is the dog park located?

The Oakdale Bark Park, the city's off-leash park for dogs, is located off 50th Street, between Helena Road and Heather Ridge Road.

7. How do I register for programs and activities?

The Recreation Department offers five convenient ways to pay for activities:

• Register online
• Mail registration form to:
  • Oakdale Recreation
  • 4444 Hadley Avenue N, Oakdale, MN 55128
• Fax registration form to 651-747-3861.
• Register in-person during recreation office hours at Oakdale Recreation, 4444 Hadley Avenue N.
• Drop off registration form at the drop boxes located in front of the Discovery Center or in the City Hall parking lot.

For more information, please call the Recreation Department at 651-747-3860.

8. How do I contact the Oakdale Police after hours?

If you are at 1584 Hadley Avenue after hours, using the speaker box located to the right of the main doors to City Hall will connect you to Washington County and, after providing some information to the County, a police officer will be dispatched to your location. If you are at another location, from a phone, call 911 for any situation that requires the response of police, fire, or emergency personnel. This includes damage to property, parking complaints, traffic situations, suspicious activity, etc., as well as for emergencies.