Town of Tainter
N8150 Cty Rd D
Colfax, WI 54730
(715) 235-3165 tainter@tainter.wi.gov
located T.29N - R.12W in
Dunn County, Wisconsin
Notices / Announcements
The Colfax Solid Waste and Recycling Program will be hosting a Clean Sweep Program for Town of Tainter residents scheduled for June 6, 2023 from 2:00 to 6:00. Click here for more information Clean Sweep Flyer.
The Town of Tainter is hiring for a full-time road patrol/maintenance position. Applicant must have a good driving record and a CDL. Drug and alcohol testing will be required. Anticipated start date of September 18, 2023 with wages dependent on qualifications. Interested persons should submit a letter of interest and a resume showing work experience and at least 3 references to Town of Tainter, Attn: full-time road patrol/maintenance, N8150 County Road DG, Colfax, WI 54730 or email them to tainter@tainter.wi.gov. Applications must be received by July 6, 2023. For a job description please click here.
Tainter resident may use either the Colfax or Elk Mound collection sites offered through the Colfax Solid Waste and Recycling program for waste disposal. Click on the Solid Waste & Recycling Management Flyer below for more information.
Please make sure you are burning clean, untreated wood and that you are attending the burning at all times. Burning permits are valid from 7:00am to 7:00am the following day. You must apply for a permit each day on the day you are burning.
Use the link below for obtaining an online burning permit. Accessing the link will also provide information when a burning ban is in effect.
Click here to obtain a burning permit.
Open Book: Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at the Tainter Town Hall.
Board of Reveiw: Tuesday, May 9, 2023 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Tainter Town Hall.
First half Real Estate tax and full Personal Property tax payments are due January 31.
PRIOR TO FEB 1ST, tax payments shall be paid to the TOWN OF TAINTER TREASURER.
Online credit card tax payments may be made here.
Any amount you are paying prior to February 1st, payment shall be paid to TOWN OF TAINTER TREASURER.
Make check payable to Town of Tainter Treasurer and mail to:
Town of Tainter
Attn: Town Treasurer
N8150 CTH DG
Colfax, WI 54730
*Property Tax payments made on or after February 1 shall be paid to the Dunn County Treasurer.
The Tainter Plan Commission held a public hearing on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Tainter Town Hall, N8150 CTH D, Colfax, WI 54730 to hear public comment on the recommended comprehensive plan update and to recommend adoption of the amended comprehensive plan to the Town Board. The Town Board adopted the plan at their July 14, 2022 meeting.
Click here to view the entire Public Notice publication.
Click here to view the Town of Tainter Comprehensive Land Use Plan 2022-2042.
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