Open Burning of Yard Waste Allowed

Open Burning

March 1^st – April 30^th, 2026

10:00 am – 7:00 pm

Fire Chief Pantel has set the open burning of yard waste to begin Sunday, March 1^st and last through Thursday, April 30^th, 2026. Per City Code Chapter 105.21, open burning of residential yard waste is permitted within the rear portion of the residential lot in accordance with the following:

·         Open burning is limited to yard waste only (and possibly marshmallows) (and maybe hotdogs)

·         Open burning is allowed between the hours of 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM, or the onset of darkness, whichever occurs first

·         Have a water source nearby, and never leave your fire unattended

·         All fires must be at least 25 feet from any buildings

·         Open burning is not allowed on City streets

·         Open burning is not allowed on windy days

Notes:

      Burning of yard waste is allowed only during designated open burning periods, which occur in the spring and the fall.

      Otherwise, N&N Sanitation will pick up yard waste that is placed at the curb with the trash and recycle carts between April 1^st and November 15^th. The yard waste must be put into N&N Sanitation yard waste bags to be picked up. These bags can be purchased at the City Office for $1.75 each.