Backyard Burning

Backyard burning is permitted in Lowell during the months of October, March, April and May. Prior to burning, residents should check for air quality advisories through the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA) website at www.lrapa.org or 541-726-3976. Please note that LRAPA no longer allows for the burning of grass clippings. 

The following burning is allowed subject to compliance with LRAPA rules and advisories:

• Fires initiated for firefighting training purposes
• Recreational fires used for cooking with fire in a fireplace, barbecue set, or an outdoor fireplace, fire ring, or pit fueled with cut and split firewood
• Bonfires or religious ceremonial fires approved by LRAPA and the LRFPD
• Burning of clean woody yard trimmings and leaves on LRAPA approved burn days in October, March, April and May

The following burning is prohibited:

• Burning of any refuse, garbage, or other waste products
• Burning of any construction or demolition waste
• Field, ditch or weed burning
• Commercial or industrial burning as defined by LRAPA
• Burning of wet woody yard trimmings, leaves and grass clippings

To improve air quality, residents are encouraged to utilize the Green Waste Disposal Site at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, located at 240 South Moss Street. Residents may drop off acceptable materials at no charge. The facility is open the last Saturday of every month from 10:00-12:00 and by appointment during regular business hours.