Outdoor burning rules in Cuyahoga County, OH — 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 Cuyahoga County is strictly regulated under Ohio EPA rule OAC 3745-19. Because Cuyahoga is part of a designated restricted area (population over 1 million), open burning of land-clearing debris, leaves, and yard waste is generally prohibited without an Ohio EPA permit.
OAC 3745-19-03 restricts open burning in Cuyahoga County year-round due to its status as a restricted area under Ohio EPA designations. Prohibited materials include garbage, dead animals, tires, rubber, plastics, painted or treated wood, and yard waste in incorporated areas. Permitted exceptions include small recreational fires (under 3 ft), cooking fires, and ceremonial fires. Written notification to Ohio EPA is required for agricultural and land-clearing burns outside restricted areas.
Ohio EPA violations carry civil penalties up to 25,000 dollars per day. Municipal citations typically range 100 to 500 dollars. Fire department response fees may apply.
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