September 23, 2025 3:20 a.m.

The City of Roseburg Fire Department will begin issuing residential burn permits during the month of October:

A city release said these permits are issued for seven days at the 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 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 and anyone burning trash or burning without a permit may be subject to a fine and/or legal action. In addition, due diligence must be exercised while burning even with a permit. Fire can get out of control, and 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 debris to the county landfill.

To request a burning permit inside the City of Roseburg, call 492-6770, weekdays between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  For more information, and to access a burn permit request form, go to: https://www.cityofroseburg.org/departments/fire/burn-permits