Outdoor burning rules in Toledo, OH — 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 largely prohibited within Toledo city limits under Ohio EPA rules OAC 3745-19-03. Burning of leaves, yard waste, trash, and construction debris is banned. Only small recreational cooking fires are permitted.
Ohio EPA regulations in OAC 3745-19 strictly regulate open burning across Ohio. Within Toledo, classified as a restricted area due to population density and air quality concerns, open burning of leaves, yard waste, garbage, construction debris, tires, plastic, and treated wood is prohibited at all times. Permitted exceptions include small cooking fires and recreational campfires under 3 feet diameter using clean seasoned wood, and ceremonial fires with prior Ohio EPA approval. Agricultural burning is not applicable within the urban core. Violations are enforced by both Toledo Fire & Rescue and Ohio EPA Northwest District Office. The city encourages composting and curbside yard waste pickup as alternatives.
Ohio EPA fines for illegal open burning can reach $10,000 per day. Local citations from Toledo Fire are minor misdemeanors with smaller fines but may escalate on repeat offenses.
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