Deschutes County is reminding residents in La Pine, Redmond and Sisters that FireFree collection days start on Friday, June 5. The event runs through Saturday, June 13.
Residents can drop off yard debris for free during open hours at these locations:
- La Pine: Southwest Transfer Station
June 5-13 (closed on Sunday)
8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Saturday
54580 Highway 97, La Pine
- Redmond: Negus Transfer Station
June 5-13 (closed on Sunday)
8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Saturday
2400 NE Maple Way, Redmond
- Sisters: Northwest Transfer Station
June 5-6 and June 10-13
8 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday
68200 Fryrear Road, Sisters
The FireFree program encourages residents to get ready for wildfire season by clearing dry leaves, pine needles, branches and other flammable yard debris from around their homes. During a wildfire, embers can travel miles and ignite dry material near a house. Clearing that debris and making a defensible space around a home can help lower that risk.
What will be accepted (and what will not)
Accepted: grass clippings, brush, plant prunings, pine needles, pine cones, weeds, trimmings, branches, stumps or trees no larger than 12 inches in diameter.
Not accepted: sod, dirt, rocks, lumber, metal, trash, or plastics of any kind (including plastic bags), and any stumps or trees larger than 12 inches in diameter.
**Please remember to cover your loads when traveling to the collection site.**
For more information, call 541-322-7129 or visit projectwildfire.org.
