Outdoor burning rules in Lansing, MI — also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance — set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.
Lansing prohibits open burning within city limits. Burning of leaves, trash, and yard waste is not permitted. Recreational fires in approved containers may be allowed with restrictions.
Open burning of trash, leaves, yard waste, and construction debris is prohibited within Lansing city limits. The Lansing Fire Department enforces burning regulations. Recreational fires in approved fire pits or chimeneas may be permitted when they comply with setback requirements and are attended at all times. Cooking fires on grills are generally allowed. The city provides yard waste collection services as an alternative to burning.
Illegal burning results in fines and fire department response charges.
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