Dunedin vs Tarpon Springs

Can I burn leaves in my Dunedin backyard?

No. Burning leaves, brush, and household debris is prohibited inside city limits because curbside yard-waste collection is provided. Use the city pickup or chip the material.

Is a permit available for clearing a vacant lot by burning?

Land-clearing burns require a Florida Forest Service authorization and must comply with Pinellas County Article V. The city may still deny burning in residential areas.

What if I see a neighbor burning trash?

Call Dunedin Fire Rescue or Code Compliance. Trash burning is illegal under both city ordinance and the Florida Fire Prevention Code regardless of fire size.

Can I burn leaves or yard debris in Tarpon Springs?

Generally no. The Florida Fire Prevention Code adopted in Chapter 7 prohibits open burning of yard waste inside the city without a Florida Forest Service authorization, which is rarely granted in urban Pinellas.

Does a burn ban affect cooking and recreational fires?

It can. Tarpon Springs Fire Rescue may suspend recreational and ceremonial fires during drought, high wind, or county burn bans, though approved propane and gas grills usually remain allowed.