Outdoor burning rules in Acworth, GA — also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance — set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.
Cobb County Fire enforces outdoor burning rules in Acworth — Oct 1–Apr 30; 10 AM to 1 hour before sunset; small piles (<6x6 ft) no permit; larger piles permit required. Violations: $100–$1,000 fine.
Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services enforces outdoor burning regulations in Acworth. Open burning is permitted October 1 through April 30 from 10 AM until one hour before sunset. Fires smaller than 6x6 feet do not require a permit. Yard waste fires larger than 6x6 feet (up to 12x12 feet) require a Yard Waste permit (100 feet from property line, 300 feet from structures; allow 5–7 days for permit). Bonfires require a permit and must be 50 feet from structures and 100 feet from property lines, extinguished by 10:30 PM. Burning of garbage (plastics, tires, furniture, etc.) is prohibited year-round. Yard debris moved from another property cannot be burned.
Fines $100–$1,000 and/or up to 6 months in jail.
Acworth, GA
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