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Outdoor Burning: Calverton vs Huntington Station

How do outdoor burning rules compare between Calverton, NY and Huntington Station, NY?

Calverton and Huntington Station have similar restriction levels.

Calverton, NY

Suffolk County

Heavy Restrictions

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.

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Huntington Station, NY

Suffolk County

Heavy Restrictions

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.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactCalvertonHuntington Station
Statewide BanMarch 16-May 14 annuallyMarch 16-May 14 annually
Trash BurningProhibited year-roundProhibited year-round
Brush BurningProhibited countywide (pop over 20k)Prohibited countywide (pop over 20k)
Fines$500-$10,000 per violation$500-$10,000 per violation
AuthorityNYSDEC 6 NYCRR Part 215NYSDEC 6 NYCRR Part 215

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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 Station 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.

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