Open Burning Regulations (310 CMR 7.07)
- Burning season is January 15 to April 30.
- Burning may be conducted between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. Fires must be completely extinguished by 4:00 pm.
- Only brush may be burned. Burning of leaves, hay, stumps, rubbish, tires, and building materials is prohibited.
- Fires must be a minimum of 75′ from any dwelling.
- Brush must be burned on land proximate to where it is cut.
- Keep fires small and have a garden hose and/or shovel available to control the fire.
- Someone must attend the fire at all times until it is extinguished.
- Open burning is allowed for agricultural purposes only. Burning for commercial land clearing is prohibited.
ANY VIOLATION OF THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN THE SUSPENSION OF THIS PERMIT AND/OR COURT ACTION.
Burning may be prohibited if weather conditions are poor.
For more information, please contact your local fire department for permit requirements. Visit the mass.gov website for Safety Tips for Open Burning Season.