BURN INFORMATION
Oregon Department of Forestry Burn Information
Before burning outside, contact the Linn County Burn Line at 541-451-1904. The number will connect you with an automated message that is updated daily and informs you whether or not burning is allowed.
If you are located in the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) overlap zone you are required to verify burn regulations through ODF.
ODF Fire Protection Division
2600 State Street
Salem, OR 97310
Phone: 503-945-7207
Oregon Department of Forestry.org
Backyard Burn Regulations
Before burning outside, contact the Linn County Burn Line at 541-451-1904. The number will connect you with an automated message that is updated daily and informs you whether or not burning is allowed.
MATERIALS THAT CANNOT BE BURNED AT ANY TIME:
DEQ regulations prohibit open burning of the following materials at any time, anywhere in the state of Oregon:
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Rubber products, including tires
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Asbestos products
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Animal remains
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Plastic
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Wet garbage
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Petroleum and petroleum-treated debris
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Asphalt or industrial waste
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Any material that creates dense smoke or noxious odors
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Auto parts and wire insulation
This means the use of a tire, gasoline, diesel and other like products to ignite a fire is also prohibited. To ignite, we recommend covering the pile (or part of it if it’s large) to keep it dry, then starting with paper and a match.
For general questions about backyard burning and prohibited materials please use the following contact information. All inquiries about burn regulations will be referred to the DEQ.
Oregon DEQ Burn Regulations (Click here)
DEQ Phone: 503-229-5696
811 SW 6th Avenue
Portland 97204-1390
Linn County Burn number 541-451-1904
Please call this number before you burn
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