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Municipality of West Elgin Burn Permits

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Toll-free: 1-833-968-1833

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Frequently Asked Questions

Exempt Fires?

No Burn Permit is required for the following, given conditions are followed: Campfires: for warmth or for cooking Chiminea: with clean, dry wood or charcoal. Burn Barrels: in rural areas only

What can I burn?

Only those materials listed below may be burned and must be listed on the permit application. All other materials are specifically prohibited from being burned. • Wood and wood by-products that have not been chemically treated or painted or stained • White or brown paper and cardboard for the purposes of starting an authorized fire • Dry brush, stumps, hay, straw, and grass and other dry yard or natural agricultural materials • Other clean burning Combustible materials that may be specifically Approved by the Fire Chief or designate

Restricted Areas?

Burn Permits will not be issued in the Villages of Rodney & West Lorne or in other lands zoned Residential except for lands near Agricultural zoning and/or meeting other conditions, at the discretion of the Fire Chief or designate.

Cost?

There is no cost for a burn permit

Pile Size?

The size of any pile of materials to be burned: Rural Open Air Burning: Shall not exceed 9 square meters (96.84 square feet) in area and 2 meters (78.75 inches) in height Agricultural Burning: Shall not exceed 36 square meters (387.36 square feet) in area and 2 meters (78.75 inches) in height

How long are Approved Permits valid for?

30 days but may be revoked if conditions aren't met or a Burn Ban is put into effect.


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  • 22413 Hoskins Line Rodney, Ontario N0L 2C0
  • 519 785 0560
  • firechief@westelgin.net
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