The State of Oregon is working with federal, state and local partners to safely address ash and debris from the 2020 Oregon wildfires. Removing fire debris is a two-step cleanup process. Step 1 is clearing properties of household hazardous waste to minimize exposure of hazardous materials to the public. Step 2 is removal of ash, debris and burned-out structures. For more information including progress maps, details on the process and guidelines for application, please visit Oregon Wildfire Recovery.
If you want government to lead and help pay for removal of hazardous waste or debris from your property, you must complete a Right Of Entry form to grant permission for the removal to occur. Please see county links below to complete the appropriate form. Form deadlines may vary from county to county, please your county's site carefully.
This service is funded by federal and state government and provided free of charge to property owners in Clackamas, Douglas, Jackson, Klamath, Lane, Lincoln, Linn and Marion counties.
In Step 2, cleanup crews hired by the state will remove hazard trees, and ash and debris from burned properties. This cleanup is available to all property owners that sign up for Step 2. Homes, mobile home parks, businesses, second residences, and other properties are eligible. When finished, properties are ready for rebuilding.
Step 2 began in December 2020 and will progress through multiple impacted areas simultaneously. We estimate it will take 6-18 months to complete all properties, depending on weather, property access limitations, and the large area to be covered.
IMPORTANT: Property owners must sign an access agreement to allow cleanup crews onto their property. Due dates for Request of Entry (ROE) forms vary depending on the county. Contact your county to find more information about how to submit your access agreement.