Outdoor burning rules in Marietta, GA — also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance — set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.
Marietta permits residential open burning Oct 1–Apr 30 only — daily permit required from Fire Marshal's Office; leaves, pine straw, and twigs only; 10 AM to sunset; 50-foot setback from structures.
Residential open burning in Marietta is seasonal (October 1 through April 30). A burning permit must be requested every day you intend to burn from the Marietta Fire Marshal's Office. Permits are only granted for reduction of leaves, pine straw, and twigs — no garbage, plastics, lumber, or yard debris moved from another property. Burning hours are 10 AM to sunset. Fire must be at least 50 feet from any structure, attended by an unimpaired adult, with a connected garden hose available. The Fire Marshal may deny a permit or order the fire extinguished if conditions are too windy or smoky. Summer burn ban (May 1–Sep 30) prohibits all open burning of yard debris under Georgia EPD Rule 391-3-1-.02(5).
Non-compliant burning can result in summons to Municipal Court; state EPD may issue fines for GAEPD rule violations.
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