Open Burning
State Burn Ban in Effect May 1 - Sept 30
State Burn Ban in Effect May 1 - Sept 30
Within the City of Newark, the following additional regulation is in place:
- 307.1 Open burning, recreational fire and portable outdoor fireplaces: There shall be no open burning, bonfires, recreational fires, or fires in portable outdoor fireplaces within the City of Newark.
- Exception: Portable outdoor fireplaces used at detached one-and two family dwellings.
For Regulations covering the entire state of Delaware, please refer to the DNREC Citizens’ Guide to Residential Open Burning