Outdoor burning rules in Prince George's County, MD — 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 of leaves, brush, and trash is tightly controlled in Prince George's County. Maryland's air rules ban open burning county-wide from June 1 through August 31 and require a permit, with recreational fires the main exception.
Open burning in Prince George's County is governed by Maryland Department of the Environment air regulations, COMAR 26.11.07, plus County Code Subtitle 11. A local control officer may authorize an open fire only when there is no practical alternative, no hazard or air-pollution nuisance is created, dense-smoke materials like tires and roofing are not burned, and the material originated on the premises. Burning may not occur within 500 yards of occupied buildings or heavily traveled roadways. Open burning is prohibited entirely from June 1 through August 31 each year in Prince George's County, and no permits are issued during that window. Recreational campfires are exempt from the summer ban. Burning household trash and construction debris is generally prohibited.
Burning without authorization or during the June-August ban violates state air regulations and County fire law; penalties include MDE enforcement and County fines up to $1,000 and/or 6 months in jail.
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