Are garbage burning and burn barrels banned?
Garbage burning and burn barrels are not allowed when outdoor burning bans are in effect. If I can’t burn, what should I do with all my yard waste? Call your local solid waste department to find out what options are available to you. Instead of burning, you could: • Compost • Chip • Use curbside pickup • Haul to yard waste disposal stations • Hold community-wide or neighborhood cleanup days What if my community doesn’t have any alternatives to burning? Call your solid waste department to find out where you can take your yard waste until other options are available. What’s wrong with burning? Backyard fires can destroy property. Backyard fires that get out of control set off most of the wildfires caused by people. In 1999, two firefighters were killed fighting a debris fire that got out of control and spread to the nearby forest. What happens if I keep burning? You can be fined for each violation. You can also be held responsible for the cost of putting out the fire. This can cost thous
