The seasonal ban on outdoor burning in Lane County takes effect this Sunday, May 31, at 6 p.m.
According to a news release from Lane Regional Air Protection Agency, anyone caught burning outdoors after the ban is in place could face a fine of up to $1,000 per violation.
The agency says outdoor burning is “the leading cause of human-started wildfires in Oregon.”
LRAPA says people with yard waste to dispose of should consider chipping, or mulching it. There’s also county, and private disposal options.