Outdoor Burning: Calverton vs Huntington
How do outdoor burning rules compare between Calverton, NY and Huntington, NY?
Calverton and Huntington have similar restriction levels.
Calverton, NY
Suffolk County
Suffolk County follows the NYSDEC statewide burn ban under 6 NYCRR Part 215, which prohibits all residential open burning from March 16 through May 14 each year. Outside that window, open burning of brush is also prohibited in Suffolk County because every town exceeds the 20,000-population threshold that would otherwise allow it.
View full Calverton 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 | Calverton | Huntington |
|---|---|---|
| Statewide Ban | March 16-May 14 annually | - |
| Trash Burning | Prohibited year-round | - |
| Brush Burning | Prohibited countywide (pop over 20k) | - |
| Fines | $500-$10,000 per violation | - |
| Authority | NYSDEC 6 NYCRR Part 215 | - |
| Burn Ban | - | Year-round in Huntington |
| State Rule | - | 6 NYCRR Part 215 |
| DEC Region | - | Region 1 |
| Fine | - | Up to $2,500 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Calverton FAQ
Can I burn leaves in Suffolk County in the fall?
No. Because all Suffolk towns have populations over 20,000, the residential brush-burning exception does not apply here.
Who enforces this in Suffolk County?
Suffolk County code enforcement at (631) 853-4000 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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