Missouri Statewide Open Burning Air Quality Rule

(3) General Provisions. Open burning that causes or constitutes a public health hazard, a hazard to vehicular or air traffic, is composed of material listed in subsection (3)(A) of this rule, or violates any other rule or statute, is not allowed unless specified otherwise. A public health hazard is to be as determined by the local fire department, police department, health department, or other local authorities on a case-by-case basis. The staff director reserves the right to prohibit or restrict open burning where burning is considered detrimental to air quality standards. (A) The following materials must not be disposed of by open burning: 1. Petroleum-based materials, including but not limited to, tires, asphalt roofing material, carpet, and used oils; 2. Asbestos containing materials; 3. Trade waste, except untreated wood; 4. Construction or demolition waste, except untreated wood; 5. Salvage operation waste; 6. Household waste on or from properties with five (5) or more residential units, such as mobile home parks or multifamily dwellings; 7. Household waste originated from another's property; or 8. Durable goods. (B) The open burning of vegetative waste for the following activities must comply with the conditions in subsection (3)(E) of this rule: 1.