02-01-2010, 06:31 AM
Here are the facts on burning on the Big Island from the county website.
OPEN BURNING IS RESTRICTED ON HAWAI`I ISLAND
Burning of leaves, grass, weeds & similar
material is permissible only under these
conditions:
• Burn only 25 lbs. per day, per family unit.
• Burn area must be at least 50 ft from any
building.
• Burn only between 9 am & 6 pm.
• Burn must be attended by an adult & must not
impact neighboring residences.
• Fire must be contained in an approved waste
burner more than 15 ft from any structure.
• No bonfire allowed unless fire is more than 500
ft from any structure.
All open burning is prohibited on “NO BURN
DAYS” and may be restricted by other
government agencies in times of excessive
vog, drought, or fire hazard.
Agricultural burning is restricted to legitimate
businesses which have a valid burn permit from
the Department of Health.
OPEN BURNING IS RESTRICTED ON HAWAI`I ISLAND
Burning of leaves, grass, weeds & similar
material is permissible only under these
conditions:
• Burn only 25 lbs. per day, per family unit.
• Burn area must be at least 50 ft from any
building.
• Burn only between 9 am & 6 pm.
• Burn must be attended by an adult & must not
impact neighboring residences.
• Fire must be contained in an approved waste
burner more than 15 ft from any structure.
• No bonfire allowed unless fire is more than 500
ft from any structure.
All open burning is prohibited on “NO BURN
DAYS” and may be restricted by other
government agencies in times of excessive
vog, drought, or fire hazard.
Agricultural burning is restricted to legitimate
businesses which have a valid burn permit from
the Department of Health.