Outdoor burning rules in Augusta, 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.
Augusta follows Georgia's open burning rules with local restrictions. Richmond County is among the 27 Georgia counties with additional burning limitations from October through April. Yard debris burning on premises is generally allowed outside restricted periods.
Augusta follows Georgia EPD open burning rules. Richmond County, with a population over 65,000, is subject to additional restrictions from October 1 through April 30, limiting certain burn activities. During this period, some activities like storm debris burning, weed abatement, and land clearing are prohibited. Burning of leaf piles and yard debris on the premises, recreational fires, and cooking remain permitted year-round. A burn notification from the Georgia Forestry Commission may be required. The Augusta Fire Department enforces local burn regulations.
Illegal burning can result in fines from both the city and Georgia EPD. Burning during restricted periods carries additional penalties.
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