Outdoor burning rules in North Richland Hills, TX — 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 trash, leaves, and yard waste is banned in North Richland Hills under TCEQ 30 TAC 111.209. Only small recreational fires in approved containers are allowed, subject to burn bans.
North Richland Hills falls under TCEQ rule 30 TAC 111.209, which prohibits outdoor burning of household trash, yard waste, construction debris, and vegetation in counties subject to DFW ozone control. Only limited exceptions apply: small recreational cooking fires, firefighter training exercises, and certain agricultural uses on registered farms (not applicable in NRH residential zones). Tarrant County Commissioners may declare burn bans under TX Local Government Code 352.081 during drought, which fully prohibits all outdoor burning including fire pits and chimineas. NRH Fire Marshal enforces alongside TCEQ, which can impose civil penalties up to 25,000 dollars per day for serious violations. Residents should use the city brush and bulk pickup service operated by Republic Services or the Tarrant County Environmental Collection Center for yard waste disposal instead of burning. Never burn treated wood, tires, plastics, or animal waste. Call Fire Marshal at (817) 427-6900 or TCEQ 1-888-777-3186 to report.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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