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The Eugene Springfield Fire Department is hosting a fireworks drop-off event on July 4 and July 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at two locations

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Eugene, OR – According to the officials, residents with illegal fireworks at home have a chance to dispose of them safely and without facing citations:

  • Fire Station 2: 1705 W 2nd Ave, Eugene, OR 97402
  • Fire Station 3: 1225 28th St, Springfield, OR 97477

This event is exclusively for private individuals, not commercial entities. It is crucial to note that fireworks should not be taken to any police or fire station outside of these specified dates.

In response to fire dangers and the impact on people and pets, the Eugene City Council implemented a comprehensive fireworks ban on October 29, 2022. The ban was passed with a 6-2 vote and includes penalties of up to $500. Under this ban, it is unlawful to:

  1. Sell, use, light, detonate, or display any “consumer” fireworks within Eugene city limits at any time.
  2. Use, light, detonate, or display any “display” fireworks within city limits except from July 3 through July 5, unless specifically authorized by the City Manager or designee.

According to Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 480.111 and Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 837-012-0510, the following exempt consumer fireworks and novelties are permitted in Eugene:

  • Paper Caps (with 0.25 grains or less of explosive mixture)
  • Model Rockets and model rocket motors for recoverable models
  • Booby Trap/Pull Apart (with 0.016 grams or less of composition weight)
  • Novelty Flitter Sparklers (with 5 grams or less of composition weight)
  • Party Poppers (with 0.016 grams or less of composition weight)
  • Snakes or similar smoke-producing items (with 100 grains or less of combustible substances)
  • Novelty Snakes (with 2 grams or less of composition weight)
  • Snappers [pop-its] (with 0.001 grams or less of composition weight)
  • Novelty Wire Sparklers or Novelty Dipped Sticks (with 25 grams or less of composition weight)
  • Novelty Smoke Devices (with 5 grams or less of composition weight)

Eugene Springfield Fire has launched a Fireworks App (Fireworks Alert) to assist in reporting illegal fireworks. The app allows users to send information and geo-located images to city officials. While immediate action may not be taken, the data collected will help target future education and enforcement efforts within the community.

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