March 19, 2025 3:20 a.m.

The City of Roseburg will begin issuing residential burn permits on April 15th.

A city release said the permits are issued for 7 days at a cost of $75. Residential yard waste is the only material that may be burned. Prohibited items include standing berry vines, paper, wood, plastics, tires, standing grass, weeds, construction material, and material from lot clearing.

Burning may not be done on vacant lots or on someone else’s property. Fires must be monitored by a competent adult and extinguished prior to darkness. Tools to control or extinguish the fire must be on-site whenever there is material burning.

Burn barrels are never allowed inside the city limits. Anyone burning trash or burning without a permit may be subject to a fine and/or legal action. Additionally, due diligence must be exercised while burning, even with a permit, as fires can quickly get out of control. The person responsible for the fire may be subject to fines, legal action, or restitution.

The release said, if possible, residents are urged to utilize alternatives to burning, such as composting, chipping, mulching, or transporting the debris to the Douglas County Landfill.

To request a burn permit in the City of Roseburg, call 492-6770 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. This information, as well as a burn permit requests form is also available at the city website: Burn Permits | City of Roseburg