Outdoor burning rules in Brockton, MA — also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance — set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.
Open burning in Brockton is regulated by the Massachusetts DEP and the Brockton Fire Department. Residential open burning is only permitted during a limited season (January 15 to May 1) with a fire permit.
Massachusetts DEP regulations (310 CMR 7.07) allow residential open burning only during the period of January 15 through May 1, and only with a permit from the local fire department. Brockton residents must obtain a burn permit from the Brockton Fire Department before burning brush, cuttings, or leaves. Burning is prohibited on days when air quality is poor. Only natural vegetation may be burned — no trash, construction debris, or treated wood. Burning must be supervised and conducted during daylight hours.
Burning without a permit or outside the season results in fines from the Fire Department and potential DEP penalties.
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