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Yard
trimmings, brush, timber and
untreated lumber are
acceptable items to burn.
Some
examples of unacceptable
items would include: tires,
plastics, paints, furniture,
carpet, electrical wire,
chemical wastes, asphaltic
materials, heavy oils,
treated lumber, appliances
and items containing natural
or synthetic rubber.
In areas where domestic
waste pick-up is not
provided and waste is burned
the burn must take place in
a burn barrel covered with a
screen. Acceptable domestic
waste is kitchen garbage,
untreated lumber, cardboard
boxes and clothing.
Outdoor burning is allowed
when used solely for
recreational or ceremonial
purposes, in the
noncommercial preparation of
food, or exclusively as a
means to provide warmth in
cold weather. In other
words, campfires, bonfires,
and cooking fires are
allowed. Fires built under
this exception may not
contain electrical
insulation, treated lumber,
plastics, construction or
demolition materials not
made of wood, heavy oils,
asphaltic materials,
potentially explosive
materials, chemical wastes,
or items containing natural
or synthetic rubber.
For questions about outdoor
burning contact:
Denton County Emergency
Services Office at Metro
(940) 349-2840
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