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Open Burning
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Regulations, the open burning of natural wood from property maintenance,
clearing of property, and so forth is allowed without a permit from the
Air Pollution Control Division. The open burning of some materials, including
wood waste from demolition activities at a business or industry, is also
allowed but requires a permit. If a permit is issued, it generally will
be for the burning of wood only, and only in locations where the smoke
will not cause a potential nuisance or health concern. Open burning of
trash using a "burn barrel", "home-made incinerator",
or simply in a pile on the ground, is not allowed in Vermont.
You may need to obtain an additional
permit from your local fire warden or other local officials. The fire
wardens operate under Forest and Parks Rules to prevent wildfires and
are not responsible for the enforcement of Environmental Rules. Please
check with your local fire warden or other authorities before lighting
any fires. Some cities and towns may prohibit open burning altogether.
During conditions such as drought, cities and towns may temporarily ban
all open burning due to the risk of starting wildfires.
If you wish to apply for a permit
to burn construction, demolition or commercial waste, please call the
Air Pollution Control Division at 802-828-1288.
Information:
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List
of Fire Wardens
- Backyard Burning (Fact Sheet)
- Backyard Burning (Pamphlet)
- Construction and Demolition
Waste Disposal (Fact Sheet)
- Construction and Demolition
Waste Disposal (Pamphlet)
- Open Burning (Fact Sheet)
- Open Burning (Pamphlet)
- PowerPoint Presentations from Forum on Open Burning held on May 17, 2004.
Note: pamphlets have the same content as fact sheets but are in a multi-column
format more suitable for mailing. Pamphlets can be obtained in quantity
by contacting the Division.
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| Images of trash burning posters courtesy of the Windham Solid Waste
Management District |
last updated 2/26/13 |
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