Free yard debris disposal event in Sunriver is next weekend

Deschutes County is reminding Sunriver-area residents that FireFree collection days are next weekend at the Sunriver Compost Site. The free yard debris drop-off event will be held Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 18305 Cottonwood Road, Sunriver.

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 Bend, May 15-24, 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 www.projectwildfire.org.

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Media contact:

Corinne Heiner, Natural Resource Specialist

(541) 322-7129