EUGENE, Ore. — The Metro Explosives Disposal Unit reports they collected from the public approximately 350 pounds of fireworks, an increase from previous years, the Eugene Police Department shared in an update Monday.
These were turned in during the Amnesty Days – July 2 and July 5 at 2nd and Chambers.
For comparison, here are the statistics for Amnesty Days in 2025 and in previous years:
- 2025: Approximately 350 pounds
- 2024: Approximately 264 pounds
- 2023: Approximately 240 pounds
- 2022: Approximately 245 pounds
- 2021: Approximately 187 pounds
- 2020: Approximately 235 pounds
Eugene Police staffed a second night of fireworks patrol on July 5 with a lieutenant and an officer, the department shared. They started at 9 p.m. and worked until midnight. During that time, there was only one call regarding fireworks…