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Check whether backyard debris burning is allowed at your address

Check your address rules and the current LRAPA advisory before burning yard debris.

Steps

3 steps
  1. Check the location rulesYard-debris burning is prohibited within Eugene and Florence city limits. Eugene’s urban growth boundary requires at least two acres; Springfield city and urban growth boundary require at least half an acre.
  2. Check today’s advisoryCall 541-726-3976, or 541-997-1757 for coastal Lane County, for the outdoor-burning advisory.
  3. Check local approvalLRAPA letter-permit burns also require approval from the local fire district or authority. Follow the applicable permit and fire restrictions.

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