Outdoor Burning: Babylon vs Huntington
How do outdoor burning rules compare between Babylon, NY and Huntington, NY?
Babylon and Huntington have similar restriction levels.
Babylon, NY
Suffolk County
Open burning of brush and debris is prohibited in Babylon year-round because the town exceeds the 20,000 population threshold under 6 NYCRR Part 215. Only small cooking fires and approved ceremonial fires are allowed. The statewide brush burn ban runs March 15-May 15 but has no effect here since burning is banned all year.
View full Babylon rules →Huntington, NY
Suffolk County
NY DEC prohibits open burning of brush statewide from March 16 to May 14 annually. In Huntington (Town population over 200,000), residential brush burning is prohibited year-round under 6 NYCRR Part 215.
View full Huntington rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Babylon | Huntington |
|---|---|---|
| Brush Burning | Prohibited year-round | - |
| Population Rule | Over 20,000 triggers ban | - |
| State Rule | 6 NYCRR Part 215 | 6 NYCRR Part 215 |
| Allowed | Cooking fires only | - |
| Penalty | Up to $1,500 first offense | - |
| Burn Ban | - | Year-round in Huntington |
| DEC Region | - | Region 1 |
| Fine | - | Up to $2,500 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Babylon FAQ
Who enforces this in Babylon?
Babylon code enforcement at (631) 957-3000 handles complaints.
Who enforces this in Babylon?
Babylon code enforcement at (631) 957-3000 handles complaints.
Huntington FAQ
Can I burn leaves in my Huntington backyard?
No. Burning leaves and yard waste is prohibited year-round in Huntington under NY DEC 6 NYCRR Part 215 because the town population exceeds 20,000.
Who enforces this in Huntington?
Huntington code enforcement at (631) 351-3000 handles complaints.
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