Outdoor burning rules in Orange County, NY — 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 regulated by 6 NYCRR Part 215. Statewide brush burn ban March 15-May 15. Burning household trash banned year-round statewide.
DEC prohibits burning of household garbage, leaves, tires, and treated wood statewide. Towns with populations over 20,000 ban residential open burning entirely. Campfires under 3 ft diameter and 4 ft high using charcoal or untreated wood are allowed. Agricultural burning requires DEC notification. Contact Orange County at (845) 291-2700 for enforcement.
DEC violations: first offense up to 500 USD; subsequent up to 2,500 USD.
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