In preparation for the upcoming wildfire season, Deschutes County aisre hosting several FireFree Days in the coming weeks, in which residents can drop off yard debris at no cost.

FireFree days are organized to encourage people to create defensible spaces around their homes in case of wildfire. The website firefree.org has tips on how to prevent wildfires from affecting homes and neighborhoods.

Yard debris can be dropped off at the following locations, dates and times.

• Negus Transfer Station (Redmond): May 21 to June 4 (daily except Sunday), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Northwest Transfer Station (Sisters): May 21 to June 4 (Wednesdays through Saturdays), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.