In light of recent storm damage, the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services wants to remind homeowners and businesses that there are restrictions on the types of material that can be burned in outside fires.
It is unlawful to burn items such as: Construction and demolition debris, household trash, tires, furniture and any kind of painted, treated or glued wood
Burning these materials releases toxic air pollutants, creates potentially hazardous ash and puts your family, neighbors and the environment at risk. Therefore, these requirements are affective all year regardless of rain or snow cover.
Materials acceptable for burning include: Brush less than five inches in diameter originating on-site, clean lumber scraps, originating on-site, campfire wood, charcoal and clean wood pallets.
Prior to conducting any burning, be sure to contact your local Fire Warden, Fire Department or Town offices for additional restrictions and local ordinances.
For more information on what materials are acceptable for burning, you can contact the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services at 271-5629, or visit DES.NH.GOV and click on “Open Burning” under the A to Z topics list.
