City Of Roseburg Fire Department To Begin Issuing Residential Burn Permits April 15

The City of Roseburg Fire Department will begin issuing residential burn permits on April 15, 2026, with the permit period running through May 15, 2026.

Permits are valid for seven days and cost $75.

According to the city, only residential yard waste may be burned. Prohibited materials include standing berry vines, paper, wood, plastics, tires, standing grass, weeds, construction material and debris from lot clearing.

Burning is not allowed on vacant lots or on someone else’s property.

The fire department said all fires must be monitored by a competent adult and extinguished before darkness. Tools to control or extinguish the fire must also be on-site whenever material is burning.

Officials also reminded residents that burn barrels are never allowed inside city limits, and anyone burning trash or burning without a permit may face fines or legal action. Even with a permit, the person responsible for a fire may still be subject to fines, legal action or restitution if the fire gets out of control.

Residents are encouraged to consider alternatives such as composting, chipping, mulching or taking debris to the landfill. Information on disposal fees and accepted items at the Douglas County Landfill is available here.

To request a burn permit in the City of Roseburg, call (541) 492-6770 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Additional information and the burn permit request form are available on the City of Roseburg website here.