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Description

Website with information on open burning emissions, including information on burn bans, guidance on open burning restrictions, and information on pollutants released from burning trash.

Questions this resource can help answer

  1. What are guidelines for open burning of materials?
  2. What are restrictions on burning trash?
  3. When is open burning permitted?

How do I use this resource?

This website has two sections, one with basic information and links related to specific activities or questions about open burning. In addition, on the right side of the web page, there is a list of links to documents and videos that provide more in depth information and guidance, for example videos explaining Kentucky's open burning regulation and access to current burn bans.

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