Deschutes County is reminding Bend-area residents that FireFree collection days start next weekend at the Knott Landfill. The free yard debris drop-off event will be held Friday, May 15 through Sunday, May 24, from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., seven days a week at 61050 SE 27th Street, Bend.
The FireFree program helps residents 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.**
There are also FireFree events coming soon to La Pine, June 5-13, Redmond, June 5-13, and Sisters, June 5-6 and 10-13. To learn the times and locations, visit the Deschutes County website.
For more information, call 541-322-7129 or visit projectwildfire.org.
