Outdoor burning rules in Johnson County, KS — 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 yard and household waste is prohibited in unincorporated Johnson County as part of the Kansas City metro open-burning-restricted area regulated by KDHE. Limited agricultural or land-management burns require notification/authorization.
Johnson County is within the KC metro counties where KDHE restricts open burning to protect air quality. Burning trash, leaves and construction debris is prohibited; certain agricultural and prescribed burns may be allowed with prior approval and on permitted days.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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