More information: https://www.co.marion.or.us/fire and https://wildfire.oregon.gov/cleanup.
Property owners interested in having household hazardous waste and other debris removed from their properties at no charge will need to complete a Right of Entry form by October 16 to allow state and federal authorities temporary access to properties.
The process will be completed in two steps:
- Step 1: Clearing properties of household hazardous waste (this includes batteries, chemicals, and fuels that can negatively impact human health, waterways and drinking water resources, and soil). This is being offered free of charge to property owners. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will assess and remove household hazardous waste from burned properties. This work is being funded by FEMA and the State of Oregon. Using this service is optional but highly recommended to ensure debris is properly removed and disposed of to protect the health of soil, waterways, and the community.
- Step 2: Removal of ash, debris, and burned-out structures. State, county, and federal partners are actively working to develop options for ash and debris removal. We will notify you when more information becomes available for this step of the process.