Outdoor burning rules in Weymouth, MA — also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance — set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.
Weymouth is not on the Massachusetts year-round open burning ban list. Open burning is permitted seasonally with a $25 permit from the Weymouth Fire Department. Season runs January 15 to May 1; burning hours are 10 AM–4 PM with daily authorization required.
Weymouth allows open burning under MGL c. 48 §13 during the season (January 15 to May 1). A permit costs $25 (payable to Town of Weymouth). Before burning on any given day, permit holders must call (781) 337-5151, option 2, after 9:45 AM to confirm daily authorization — conditions are determined by the Fire Department Shift Commander. Burning must comply with permit conditions; non-compliance results in fines and penalties under state law. Only clean materials may be burned; trash and refuse are prohibited.
Non-compliance with permit conditions is subject to fines and penalties under MGL.
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