FAQ’s

Where can I take my Recycling?

Recycling bins are located at the Corner Express, Inc. located at State Hwy 210 and County Road 18. Another one is in the City of Pillager by the water tower. The bins are labeled as to what you can put in them.

Are Town Hall meetings open to the public?

Yes! All Board meetings and Planning Commission meetings are open to the public.

Where can I pay for my permits/ordinances after I complete the paperwork?

After paperwork is filled out, you can mail it in or drop it off at Sylvan Town Hall.

Are driveway permits required in Sylvan Township?

Yes, we require you to obtain a driveway permit and there is a cost associated with them. After the permit is submitted a Road Supervisor will come out to see if a culvert is needed prior to the driveway construction. For more information please call the town hall at
(218) 746-3652.

Are building permits required in Sylvan Township?

Yes, a residential building permit is required through Cass County. (218) 547-7241

Are permits required for business activity in Sylvan Township?

Yes, a permit is required to do business in Sylvan Township. You can attend a Planning Commission meeting on the 2nd Tuesday of each month or stop into the town hall and pick up an application.

Where can I obtain a 'Burning Permit'?

You can call the Brainerd Department of Forestry at (218) 203-4421

Cemeteries in Sylvan Township?

Sylvan Lake Cemetery (Yde's): 218-829-9135 located on 25th Avenue south of the Sylvan Town Hall

Wildwood Cemetery (Pillager): 218-746-3322 located at the end of Birch & Front

Pillager Frontier Cemetery (Lake Placid): 218-746-3322 located on Lake Placid Blvd

Gull River Cemetery: located on 17th Avenue