Can I burn today??

Who makes the rules, where and when do they apply, who do I contact, and what can I burn? 

To sort out these rules and regulations, check out our WHAT CAN I BURN link.  This article will help you to understand the many areas and agencies involved in determining when and what you can burn.  As you'll note throughout the article, before starting any burn, you should ALWAYS CALL THE BURN MESSAGE AT (541) 451-1904. The message is usually updated by 8:30am. If you want to burn slash, you will have to contact ODF(Oregon Department of Forestry) to find out if slash burning is allowed.

What can I burn? /check out the QUICK-REFERENCE BURN CHART to find out what you can burn based on which area your property lies within the district.  In addition to the chart, you can view our DISTRICT BURN MAP as a cross-reference and visual aid in determining the location of your property within the district.  

When is backyard burning typically allowed? There is a spring (March 1st through June 15th) and a fall (October 1st through December 15th) burn season. These burn seasons are not "set in stone" and may be postponed or shortened by the Linn County Fire Defense Board due to extreme fire danger.

 It is ILLEGAL to burn commercial waste, rubber, plastic, petroleum, asphalt, asbestos, wet garbage, food waste, animal remains, or ANY material that produces dense smoke or noxious odors.

If you live within the ODF Overlap area or ODF Protection District, ODF may require a written permit. You must contact ODF prior to any backyard or barrel burning, recreational, and/or slash burning.  Oregon Department of Forestry - (503) 367-6108.

Burn Complaints... If you see illegal burning (tires, garbage, burning out of burn season, etc.) you may contact 911 and they will dispatch an appropriate unit.

Field Burning is regulated by the Department of Agriculture. Any concerns with field burning need to be directed to Dept. of Ag. at (503) 986-4709.

For further detailed information about open burning regulations, slash, agricultural, and recreational burning, click on the Open Burning Regulations link.