Frequently Asked Questions
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City of Centralia Frequently Asked Questions:
Where do I report a stray animal?Contact the animal control officer at 533-7647 or the Centralia Police Department at 533-7602.
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Who do I call for barking dog concerns?Contact the Centralia Police Department at 533-7602.
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Where can I obtain a marriage license, birth certificate or death certificate? These documents must be procured from the county.
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How are code violations enforced?For all code complaints, the first step is for a Code Enforcement officer to verify that a violation exists. A notice of violation is sent to the resident or legal property owner, who is given the opportunity to voluntarily correct the situation in a timely manner. If the correction is not made in a reasonable amount of time the individual may be subject to further enforcement action.
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How do I report a code enforcement violation?You may contact the code enforcement secretary at 533-7623.
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Are sewers and storm drains the same thing?Sewers and storm drains are not the same thing. Sewers collect wastewater from indoor plumbing such as toilets, sinks, washing machines and floor drains. A municipal sewer system includes the collection, treatment, and disposal of sewage water. A municipal storm water system only transports water for flood control purposes, no treatment of storm water occurs before it is discharged to local bodies.
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Who should I contact if I have a parking problem on my street? Call the Centralia Police Department at 533-7602.
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Where is the Recreation Department Located?The Recreation Department is in the east wing of the Recreation Center, located at 129 East 2nd St. Rm. 104.
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What are the hours of operation for the animal shelter?The animal control officer is at the shelter 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Mon–Fri. The office manager is at the shelter 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM Mon, Thurs, Fri; and 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sat.
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What county does Centralia reside in?The City of Centralia actually lies within four counties: Marion, Clinton, Washington and Jefferson. The breakdown is as follows: Marion County (80.7% or 8.125 sq. mi.), Clinton (15.5% or 1.56 sq. mi.), Washington (1.9% or 0.1875 sq. mi.), and Jefferson (1.9% or 1.875 sq. mi.).
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What Newspapers are in Centralia?Centralia is served by two local papers, the
Centralia Morning Sentinel and the Shopper's Weekly.
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When am I allowed to burn leaves?The open burning of landscape wastes are permitted on the first full Saturday and Sunday of each calendar month (Excluding the months of August and July where burning is not permitted as well as City recognized holidays) from 12:00 noon until 6:00 p.m., except for the months of September, October, and November when the open burning of landscape wastes are permitted from 12:00 noon until 6:00 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday, except for the last Saturday and Sunday in the month of October. The full burn ordinance may be found
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How do I locate a grave at Elmwood Cemetery?If you would like help locating a grave please call the Public Property foreman Pat Stedelin at (618) 533-7646.
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How can I learn more about yard waste pickup?Information about refuse and yard waste pickup can be found
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