Outdoor burning rules in Murfreesboro, TN — also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance — set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.
Outdoor burning regulated by TDEC and local ordinance. Murfreesboro may prohibit most open burning. Garbage burning prohibited. County burn bans apply.
TDEC regulates air quality from outdoor burning statewide. Burning garbage, tires, treated wood, and construction debris is prohibited. Murfreesboro may prohibit all outdoor burning except recreational fires in approved containers. County burn bans apply during drought conditions. Agricultural burning may be allowed with notification. The 2016 Gatlinburg wildfire led to stricter burn awareness in eastern TN. Yard waste should use city collection programs.
TDEC violation: $500 to $10,000/day. Burn ban violation: $50 to $500. City fines: $100 to $500.
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