Outdoor burning rules in Minneapolis, MN — 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, or trash is prohibited in Minneapolis under Chapter 509. Only recreational wood fires and permitted ceremonial fires are allowed.
Minneapolis prohibits open burning of leaves, yard waste, brush, construction debris, and household trash under Fire Code Chapter 509 and state rules. The dense urban environment, air-quality concerns, and availability of city yard-waste collection make burn piles unnecessary and illegal. Ceremonial fires (religious, cultural, community) require a permit from the Minneapolis Fire Marshal with conditions for containment, attendance, and extinguishment. Recreational fires in small pits are allowed as described under the fire-pit-rules section. Burning painted wood, treated lumber, plastic, or tires is prohibited everywhere including indoor fireplaces. Violations carry fines of up to 1,000 USD per incident and possible cleanup costs.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Minneapolis code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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