Outdoor burning rules in White Plains, 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 of brush and yard waste is banned in White Plains year-round as a densely populated area under NY DEC rules. Statewide DEC Part 215 brush-burn ban also applies March 16 – May 14.
6 NYCRR Part 215 prohibits open burning in municipalities with populations over 20,000, which includes White Plains. Trash burning (leaves, garbage, household waste) is illegal year-round statewide. Only small cooking fires and approved ceremonial fires are permitted. White Plains Fire Bureau responds to complaints and can issue summonses.
DEC minimum $500 fine first offense; larger fines and possible criminal charges for repeat offenders or fires causing damage.
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