Outdoor burning rules in Suwanee, GA — also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance — set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.
Suwanee is within GA EPD's 54-county metro Atlanta summer burn ban area. Open burning of yard debris banned May 1–Sept 30 annually under GAEPD Rule 391-3-1-.02(5). Year-round permit required from Gwinnett Fire Marshal for allowed burns.
Gwinnett County (including Suwanee) falls under the Metro Atlanta 54-county summer burn ban because of ozone non-attainment. Outside summer ban, yard debris burns require a GA Forestry Commission permit (free, call 1-877-OK2-BURN). Construction debris, household garbage, and treated wood never allowed.
GAEPD violations carry up to $25,000/day civil penalty. Local citations typical $150–$500.
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