Agricultural Burning | Backyard Burning

The Designated burn seasons are: March 1 through June 15, and October 1 through December 15.  Please read the following information to make sure you are in an area where open burning is permitted.

Persons wishing to conduct open burning operations must call the open burning information line (503-629-8605) on the day they wish to burn, during the season.  The burn line will give information, instructions and confirm whether or not it is a DEQ authorized burn day.

Backyard burning is not permitted at anytime inside the permanent DEQ burn ban boundary.  See the DEQ Burn Ban Boundary Map for details.

Businesses and individuals who reside within our service area are subject to TVF&R's burn policies and procedures, including portions of Multnomah (Skyline) and Clackamas Counties (Wilsonville, West Linn, Rosemont and Stafford-Tanner Basin).

If a fire starts to spread to other combustible materials or threatens structures, call 9-1-1 immediately.

• Land clearing, slash burning or logging operations not associated with Oregon Department of Forestry jurisdiction - Please call 503-612-7000
• Recreational burning (backyard pit, individuals hiking or camping with a campfire in a designated and/or self-made fire pit).  Individuals intending to burn in this manner should use caution and common sense!
• Ceremonial fires or small fires used for religious or ceremonial purposes may be approved.  Note: These fires require a permit issued by Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue.

Individuals found to be in violation of the open burning regulations may be issued a citation and/or found liable for any property loss damage and suppression costs resulting from a burning incident.  If someone wishes to report illegal burn, smoke, or air quality issue, call DEQ at 503-229-5393.

For more information on TVF&R's burn policy, call 503-612-7000.  View this map to see if you reside within the DEQ's permanent burn ban area DEQ Burn Ban Boundary Map

Oregon Open Burning Guide

Agricultural Burning

As of January 1, 2004, TVF&R no longer issues written agricultural burning permits.  However, burning of agricultural debris will be allowed in compliance with the Fire District's Safe Burning Regulations, DEQ's Air Quality Regulations, and Oregon State Statutes.  To determine if you qualify as an agricultural operation or for definitions of burn types and a description of burnable materials, contact DEQ.

Please review the following regulations for all agricultural burning operations:

• Agricultural burning is allowed on specified burn days only during the designated burn seasons.  For information on burn days, call the burn line at 503-629-8605.
• No burning is allowed within 50 feet of any property line, building, fence, or combustible growth.
• A competent person must constantly attend any outdoor fire.
• The attendant should always have a charged hose line, fire extinguisher, or other available means of controlling fire spread, and a cell phone in case of emergency.
• Burn piles should be of a manageable size (approximately 10 cubic yards in volume); fire breaks should be created around piles to prevent fire from spreading.
• No burning is allowed after dark. All fires MUST be completely extinguished by nightfall.

Violation of safe burning regulations or air quality regulations may be subject to citation and/or fines from TVF&R and DEQ.  Property owners may be held liable for costs related to fire fighting or damage to neighboring property or structures as a result of unsafe burning practices.  All open burning shall be done during designated burn seasons: March 1 through June 15, and October 1 through December 15.

Resources/Information:

Recycling: For a list of drop centers, pick-up and chipping services, please call Metro Recycling at 503-234-3000.

Air Quality (including smoke or noxious odor issues): Call DEQ at 503-229-5393.

Fire Safety: Call 503-612-7000.

Emergency: If a fire starts to spread to other combustible materials or threatens structures, call 911 immediately.

Backyard Burning

Backyard burning is not permitted at any time inside the permanent DEQ burn ban area.
See DEQ burn map

Backyard burning outside the DEQ burn ban area is permitted during designated burn seasons and on DEQ approved burn days. Backyard burning includes the use of burn barrels and/or burning yard debris in an outdoor fireplace.

Please call 503-629-8605 for further information.