![]() ![]() ![]() Leaves, branches, trees, stumps and grass clippings as long as they are burned on site of their native location. State law allows for a civil penalty of up to $25,000 per day for each day of violation of the Air Quality Act regardless of the size of the burn. Transporting any materials natural or man-made, dumping, and burning on another site or receiving materials to burn is subject to steep fines. It is also illegal to burn any materials that are transported from one site to another for the purpose of burning. Paper products, cardboard, and newspaper.Any Plastics and other synthetic materials.Plywood, oriented strand board and pressure treated wood, including railroad ties.Building material, construction debris and mobile homes.Asphalt shingles and other asphalt roofing materials and demolition debris.In the State of Tennessee and Rutherford County, there are items that are illegal to burn at any time (not just during permitting season): Scroll down for more on open burning in Tennessee. RCFR encourages citizens to “Learn before you burn.” Persons can apply online for a permit by visiting or by calling toll-free 1-87. “Illegal burns will be extinguished and persons conducting illegal burns or burning without a permit are also subject to receiving a citation from the Fire Marshal’s Office,” said Sanders. Open burning is defined as “the burning of a bonfire, vegetation debris fire or other fire in an outdoor location where fuel burned is not contained in an incinerator, outdoor fireplace, barbecue grill or barbecue pit.”īetween October 15 and May 15 each year, state law requires citizens to obtain a permit from the Department of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry before conducting any open burning. “We strongly encourage not burning when winds are high, but also when it’s overcast because that tends to keep the smoke close to the ground.”Īdditionally, Sanders mentioned that it is important to obtain a proper permit prior to any sort of open burning. “Open burning in windy conditions like we experienced Thursday can quickly lead to fires getting out of hand,” advised Sanders. ![]()
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