Backyard Burning is the building and burning piles of yard debris consisting of branches, brush, stumps, and other vegetation. It is regulated daily by the DEQ and ARF&R. No backyard burning is ever allowed during a BURN BAN. The following information will help you determine if backyard burning is allowed on any given day.
The Adair Rural Fire & Rescue district follows the daily DEQ advisory for “backyard burning”. However, the ARFD Chief has the authority to make a local decision if warranted that will be clearly announced on this webpage. If there is a “BURN BAN” prohibiting all outdoor open flames, it will be listed on the DEQ webpage.
Steps to Determine if Backyard Burning is Allowed in the Adair Rural Fire & Rescue District:
1) Go to “Willamette Valley Open Burning Announcement” http://smkmgt.com/burn.php
2) Locate the section: “Backyard burning inside special control areas” and follow the regulations for that day. The website will say in bold if backyard burning is allowed and during what times.
NOTE: There is no need to call the fire station to get daily backyard burning information as indicated on the DEQ smkmgt website. Adair follows the information posted in the section “Backyard burning inside special control areas.”
Please remember smaller piles are easier to manage. Do not ignite piles on hot or windy days. Backyard burning must be constantly attended and only during the posted hours on authorized burn days
Backyard burning cannot involve any domestic, demolition, industrial and commercial waste. No Garbage.
The DEQ specifically prohibits the following:
- Rubber and plastic products.
- Tires.
- Wet garbage.
- Petroleum and petroleum-treated materials.
- Asphalt or industrial waste.
- Any material that creates dense smoke or noxious odors.
It is against the law to conduct any open burning that:
- Unreasonably interferes with enjoyment of life or property.
- Creates a public or private nuisance.
- Creates a hazard to public safety.