The annual burn ban takes effect on March 16th through May 14th. Open burning is the single greatest cause of wildfires in New York State, but what exactly is prohibited?
Burning refuse, trash, tires, and other solid wastes. This includes burning trash or other solid wastes in a burn barrel or similar device.
Burning loose leaves or leaf piles.
Burning pressure or chemically treated wood, painted or stained wood, or composite wood such as plywood and particle board.
Firewood that has been heat treated or kiln dried is allowed to be burned.
The practice of burning large piles of brush collected from local residents at town or county transfer sites.
The individual landowners in small towns may burn their brush on-site, as discussed above.
Downed limbs and branches generated at a transfer site are also allowed to be burned on-site with the same restrictions.
When you plan a fire, always check for fire danger in your area on the online Fire Danger map (updated every week).
Also, local governments may have stricter rules than NYS; your fire department will have information about local burning laws.
Visit DEC’s Open Burning webpage for more information on burning on agricultural lands, municipal uses, burn barrels, campfire safety, and more.
To report a wildfire, call 1-833-NYS-RANGERS (1-833-697-7264) or contact a Forest Ranger in your area.
Read more about wildfires in New York State.
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