Debris Burning Rules & Restrictions

Beginning Friday, May 28th, NO debris burning will be allowed, and no permits will be issued. Burning of any open fire or in burn barrels is prohibited.  

Before May 28th, the residential burning of wood yard debris (limbs and leaves) in small piles will be allowed without a permit.  With fire season quickly approaching, field grasses are quickly drying and can easily carry fire from a small burn pile to nearby structures, so please burn wisely.  The area surrounding each burn pile must be scraped to bare earth. In addition, the burn pile must be attended at all times, have a charged hose and shovel nearby, and be fully extinguished before dark. We recommend burning early in the morning when nearby grasses are covered with dew and when winds are calm. 

Oregon law prohibits the burning of treated wood, garbage, styrofoam, plastics, rubber, carpet or foam padding, roofing materials, or any other items which emit dense smoke, toxic chemicals, or noxious odors.