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Massachusetts Open Burning Policies, Guidance & Training

Note: Municipalities adopting regulations to control air pollution need to comply with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 31C.  See the Guidance.

NEW: Guidelines for Disposal of Tree Debris from Specific Natural Disasters, December 2008

MassDEP views open burning as a last resort, when no other option is available.
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Related: Supplemental Guidance on Stockpiling of Clean Tree Debris, December 2008
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Fact Sheet: Answers to Your Burning Questions

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General Prohibitions, Agricultural Burning & Fire Training Policy

MS Word 30 KB | PDF 15 KB

Open Burning: Training for Fire Officials

MS Powerpoint 62 KB | PDF 92 KB

Related: Live Fire Training Exercises
MS Powerpoint 2.0 MB | PDF 1.6 MB

 

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