Eugene Springfield Fire and Northwest Youth Corps host a FREE fuels reduction drop-off site

Eugene Springfield Fire and Northwest Youth Corps are hosting a free drop site for woody yard debris to help Eugene and Springfield residents reduce vegetation that can create fuel for wildfires.

The drop site, at Northwest Youth Corps (2621 Agusta St, Eugene OR 97403) will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on December 9, 10, and 12. Please note it will not be open on December 11.

Woody debris such as tree branches, brush, vines, or other such yard debris that can create fuel for wildfire in warmer months will be accepted. Other yard debris (such as leaves, grass clippings, dirt etc.) will not be accepted and must be disposed of elsewhere.

Limited pick-up will also be offered for residents who need help transporting woody debris from fuel reduction projects. To check your eligibility and sign up visit: https://www.nwyouthcorps.org/chipper/ or contact Deputy Fire Marshal Althea Sullivan at 541-799-5942.

Fuels Reduction Project Ideas

• Remove tree limbs touching your home
• Remove tree limbs touching the ground (try to limb them up 6 feet)
• Remove shrubs that are touching your home
• Remove shrubs that are growing into trees and tree limbs

These recommendations are based on best practices for Defensible Space. Defensible Space reduces your risk of wildfire by removing fuels that can allow fire to rapidly spread to your home, or into tree canopies where it becomes more challenging for firefighters to extinguish. For more information look at this Defensible Space checklist provided by the Oregon State Fire Marshal's Office.