Outdoor Burning: Bellingham vs Brookline

When can I burn brush in Bellingham, MA?

Only during the Massachusetts state burn season — January 15 through May 1 — and only with a daily permit from the Bellingham Fire Department activated by phone between 10 a.m. and noon. All fires must be out by 4 p.m.

How do I get a burn permit in Bellingham?

Apply online through Permiteyes (permiteyes.us/bellingham). After your permit is issued, you must call to activate it on each specific day you intend to burn, between 10 a.m. and 12 noon. The fire department reserves the right to suspend permits on high-risk weather days.

Can I burn leaves or trash in Bellingham?

No. Massachusetts open-burning rules (310 CMR 7.07) prohibit burning leaves, grass, stumps, tires, demolition or construction debris, and household trash anywhere in the state, year-round.

Can I burn yard waste in my backyard in Brookline?

Brookline is on Massachusetts's permanent year-round open burning prohibited list. Under MGL c. 48 §13, open burning is banned at all times in Brookline. No permits are issued for residential open burning.

Do I need a permit for outdoor burning in Brookline?

State Law: MGL c. 48 §13. Year-Round Ban?: YES — Brookline is permanently banned. Permits Available?: No — no permits issued in Brookline. Enforcement: Brookline Fire Department.