Outdoor burning rules in Kansas City, MO — 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 Kansas City is regulated by the Fire Department and the Missouri DNR. Recreational fires in fire pits are permitted with restrictions; burning of trash, leaves, and debris is generally prohibited within city limits.
Kansas City prohibits open burning of garbage, leaves, and construction debris within city limits per fire code and air quality regulations. Small recreational fires (fire pits, chimeneas) using dry seasoned wood are permitted on private property when conducted safely, not creating smoke nuisances, and kept under 3 feet in diameter. Missouri DNR air quality rules (10 CSR 10-6.045) govern open burning of yard waste statewide; within KC city limits, the fire code provides additional restrictions. Burn bans may be declared by the county or state during drought conditions. Contact KCFD for current restrictions.
Citations for illegal burning; fines under fire code. Nuisance complaints handled by Fire Department.
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