Outdoor burning rules in Albany, NY — also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance — set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.
NYSDEC 6 NYCRR Part 215 bans residential open burning March 16-May 14 statewide. Albany County towns with population under 20,000 may allow small brush fires outside burn ban period.
New York State DEC enforces annual brush burn ban March 16 through May 14. Outside this period, residential open burning is prohibited in towns over 20,000 population. Campfires under 3 feet diameter allowed year-round. Burning garbage, leaves, or treated wood prohibited statewide. Contact Albany County at (518) 447-7040 for enforcement.
DEC violation: minimum $500 fine, up to $10,000 for commercial violations. Criminal penalties possible for fires causing damage.
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