Two hundred pounds of illegal fireworks were turned into the Eugene police Sunday during the agency's annual Amnesty Turn-In Day, which allows people to dispose of the fireworks one day a year without penalty.

The Eugene police bomb squad collected the fireworks outside the Eugene-Springfield Fire Department at West Second Avenue from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. It was the largest amount collected in the last four years, doubling the amount collected last year.

Authorities collected 100 pounds in 2018, 150 pounds in 2017 and 50 pounds in 2016.

In all, 29 people turned over their illegal fireworks this year. The event was only open to private individuals, not commercial parties.

Fireworks, which went on sale June 23, can only be set off in the Eugene city limits July 3 and 4, and Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.

Illegal fireworks, including fire crackers, bottle rockets and Roman candles, are defined as anything that flies into the air, explodes or behaves in an uncontrolled and unpredictable manner. Illegal fireworks are extremely dangerous and create extreme fire danger, according to Eugene police. Possession of illegal fireworks is a class B misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of $2,500 and six months in jail.

To report illegal fireworks within the Eugene city limits, call 541-682-5111.