WHFD Services
Community Education
CURRENTLY THERE IS A BURN BAN UNTIL MAY 15 2025
If you see an unattended fire call 911 not the fire department.
- Burning household trash in burn barrels is now illegal.
- Burning leaves is now banned in New York State.
- Burning pressure treated lumber and plywood is prohibited.
- What can be burned?
- Campfires less than 3 feet in height and 4 feet in length, width or diameter
- Small cooking fires
- Ceremonial bonfire fires
- In towns with a population of less than 20,000, you may burn tree limbs with attached leaves. The limbs must be less than 6 inches in diameter and 8 feet in length. However, this is not allowed from March 16 through May 14.
- Organic agricultural waste (pesticides, plastics and non-organic materials are prohibited).
- Liquid petroleum fueled smudge pots to prevent frost damage to crops.