Outside Burning
Open burning is restricted. See the Open Burning section of this document for the permitting process.
Most of the guidelines about outside burning can be found on these websites:
• https://ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-learn/safety-conservation/woodland-management/open-burn-laws
• https://southwestohioair.org/special_programs/open_burning/index.php
• https://epa.ohio.gov/divisions-and-offices/air-pollution-control/open-burning
Overall Restrictions
1. Materials that are NEVER to be burned at any time or any place in Ohio:
a. Food Waste
b. Dead Animals
c. Materials containing rubber, grease, asphalt, or made from petroleum
2. No burning when an air pollution alert, warning, or emergency is in effect.
3. No burning when State / Regional / Local burn bans are in effect. Permits cannot overrule a burn ban.
4. Fire/smoke cannot obscure visibility on roadway, railways, or airfields.
5. ORC 1503.18 ban during spring and fall includes no burning of yard waste, trash, and debris, even in a proper burn barrel.
COMPLETE OUTSIDE BURNING GUIDELINES
Questions? Email: FirePrevention@MiamiTwpOH.gov