What is legal open burning by a homeowner?
• Cooking fires such as barbeque grills; • Campfires, patio fire pits, or chimenea. • Ceremonial bonfires conducted by established groups such as schools, Indian tribes, or other recognized organization. • Burning of small amounts (< 27 cubic feet of material) of yard waste/garden debris such as cut or fallen branches, limbs, or shrubbery from your residence. This size restriction represents the amount of yard waste and debris that can be reasonably extinguished with a garden hose.