The City of St. Helens has authorized an additional fall burn period for open burning inside St. Helens city limits. The next authorized burn period will begin Friday, November 18 and extend through Sunday, December 4, 2022. The purpose of the new dates is to address any confusion about the authorized burn period this fall and allow residents an additional opportunity for outdoor burning.
Burn periods are established for residents to burn yard debris. Burn periods do not apply to activities such as using a charcoal barbeque or recreational outdoor fire pit.
Before burning anything in your yard, a burn permit must be obtained through Columbia River Fire & Rescue (CRF&R). Residential burn permits are available through CRF&R’s website at https://www.crfr.com/burn-information or in person at the St. Helens Fire Station, 105 S. 12th Street, St. Helens. This is an alternate location while CRF&R’s administration office is closed for remodeling.
Due to low rainfall and high temperatures over the last several years, it is extremely important that anyone wishing to start an outdoor fire check the burn line each day that they plan to burn. Burn bans may still be in effect even if you have obtained a burn permit. Always check the burn line at 503-397-4800 to find out if it is an open burn day.
Burn permits last for one year from the date of issue. However, there are only two authorized burn periods within St. Helens city limits. These dates are normally on the first Saturday in May for 16 consecutive days and the third Saturday in October for 16 consecutive days.
Burning grass clippings, plastics, household garbage, petroleum products and rubber products is not allowed. Burning may only be conducted during daylight hours.
For further information regarding burn permits, please contact Columbia River Fire and Rescue’s Administration Office at 503-397-2990.
During the month of November, Hudson Garbage Service will pick up yard debris bins on a weekly basis at no additional charge to customers who live inside St. Helens city limits.
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