Outdoor burning rules in Romeoville, IL — 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 is prohibited in Romeoville except for aged logs in freestanding outdoor fireplaces (Ch. 91, §§91.35–91.36). Burning is not permitted when wind speed exceeds 15 mph. Leaf burning is explicitly prohibited. Burning waste, garbage, landscape waste, or organic matter is unlawful unless authorized by IL EPA or the Village Fire Department.
Romeoville prohibits open burning of household trash, yard waste, construction debris, and other materials in within city limits. Agricultural and land-clearing burns may be permitted through the fire department or state forestry division with advance notice. When allowed, fires must be attended at all times, located at least 50 feet from structures, and extinguished before sunset. During spring, the county may declare total burn bans that prohibit all outdoor burning including agricultural burns. Air quality regulations may impose additional restrictions. Residents should use green waste collection or composting instead of burning.
Illegal burning carries fines of $250–$1,000. Burning during a declared ban is a misdemeanor with fines up to $2,000 and potential criminal liability for any damage caused.
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